What obstacles did J. R. R. Tolkien have to evercome?

Answer 1

Tolkien's publishers were happy to see that the Lord of the Rings was finished, but they didn't want to publish The Silmarillion, which Tolkien was eager to see in print. Unhappy with his publishing house, he decided to find a new one. Collins Publishing, a distinguished British firm, showed quick interest. The only problem was that The Lord of the Rings was almost half a million words, and paper expenses were soaring. Collins Publishings wanted Tolkien to make the story shorter. Tolkien felt it had already been cut as much as possible. Tolkien also wanted to do some work on The Silmarillion and he thought it would end up to be half a million words anyways. Because of paper costs, Collins Publishing backed away from the deal. He took his works back to his old publisher, who was glad to have him back.

Answer 2

J.R.R. Tolkien faced obstacles such as World War I, during which he served in the British army, and the loss of close friends in the war. He also encountered challenges in publishing his works and gaining recognition as a writer in academic circles. Additionally, Tolkien had to balance his academic career with his creative pursuits, particularly during the writing of "The Lord of the Rings."