They're all from the U.K. and they all use initials in their pen names.
Because Tolkien was a devout Catholic.
Robin Hood - Legends Beleg Cuthalion - Tolkien Legolas - Tolkien Bard of Dale - Tolkien Green Arrow - Comics Connor Hawke - Comics Hawkeye - comics Pit - Kid Icarus Susan - CS Lewis Apollo and Artemis - Greek Gods Cupid - Roman God Unless you wanted someone real: William Tell - Swiss patriot who used a crossbow
Tolkien did his own illustrations for "The Hobbit" but not all editions use them. Pauline Baynes (most famous for illustrating the Narnia books by CS Lewis) illustrated Tolkien's book "Farmer Giles of Ham" at Tolkien's request and did other illustrations for him. Many artists have illustrated Tolkien since. Notably Alan Lee, John Howe, Ted Naismith.
They were members of 'The Inklings' a group of friends that gathered in a pub to read their stories and writings to each other.
Rowan Atkinson, J.R.R Tolkien, C.S Lewis, Margaret Thatcher, Roger Bannister, Tony Blair, David Cameron, Bill Clinton among others... There's an extensive list on www.ox.ac.uk
There are a few things; they are all UK authors who wrote (or write) fantasy novels for children. They are all generally known by their initials.
They are all British authors who wrote popular fantasy literature, with works such as the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis, and The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien.
J.K. Rowling has expressed admiration for several writers, including Jane Austen, E. Nesbit, and C.S. Lewis. She has also cited the influence of authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and Roald Dahl on her writing.
All four are well-known British authors who have made major contributions to fantasy literature. J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series, E. Nesbit wrote influential children's fantasy books, C.S. Lewis is the creator of the Chronicles of Narnia, and J.R.R. Tolkien is famous for writing The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series.
There is no evidence to suggest that C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien were Freemasons. Both authors were known for their Christian beliefs and involvement in various Christian organizations.
It was probably Lewis's friendship with JRR Tolkien that caused his conversion.
Because Tolkien was a devout Catholic.
Some of the most influential writers of fantasy books are C.S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and H.P. Lovecraft. Other writers include George Orwell, Robert Jordan, and J.K. Rowling.
JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the RingsJK Rowling's Harry Potter seriesC.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia series.Cornelia Funke's Inkheart trilogy.The House on the Borderland , The Ghost Pirates or The Night Land written by William Hope Hodgson
C.S. Lewis admired fellow writers such as J.R.R. Tolkien, G.K. Chesterton, and George MacDonald. Tolkien and Lewis were close friends and they influenced each other's work, especially in the realms of fantasy and Christian themes. Chesterton's work on theology and the fantastical also had a significant impact on Lewis.
- The Harry Potter Series by J.K Rowling - The Chronicles Of Narnia Series by C.S Lewis - The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer - The Belgariad Series by David and (in some cases) Leigh Eddings - The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy by J.R Tolkien And for any more, just Google them. - The Harry Potter Series by J.K Rowling - The Chronicles Of Narnia Series by C.S Lewis - The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer - The Belgariad Series by David and (in some cases) Leigh Eddings - The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy by J.R Tolkien And for any more, just Google them.
C.S. Lewis was the other well-known writer who was friends with J.R.R. Tolkien. They were both part of the literary group known as the Inklings, which was an informal gathering of writers and scholars at Oxford University.