Who inspired J.R.R Tolkien to write?

Answer 1

Like all writers, Tolkien was greatly influenced by the key people in his life and the experiences he had. His mother, his guardian and his wife were some of the most powerful influences. CS Lewis and the other members of the Inklings and his children read his stories gave comments. Much of his work was also heavily influenced by the Nordic legends that he studies in their native language.

Answer 2

He wanted to write a story for his children. The Hobbit was the result. People were so impressed, they encouraged him to continue with the story only put it more on an adult's level. LoTR was the result.

Answer 3

J.R.R. Tolkien. He had many. His Elvish languages were inspired by Welsh and Finnish, his dragons by European stories such as Beowulf and the Nibelungenlied. The language of the Mark is Old English. Hobbits seem to have come right out of his own head.

Answer 4

All writers are affected by their lives. Tolkien's experiences growing up and in war had an impact on what he wrote. His religious believes and his family were a part of his life. An author cannot separate himself from his life in order to write stories.

Answer 5

J.R.R. Tolkien was inspired by his own life experiences, his academic studies in languages and mythology, and the landscapes of his native England. He was also influenced by ancient epics like Beowulf and Norse mythology.

Answer 6

it was actually his mother who inspired him. When he was really young his mother would write him stories.

Answer 7

The primary source were the Norse Sagas. He also like the early legends found in British history.