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Much of the base for the books comes from writing that became the Silmarilian, which Tolkien worked on for many years. He then wrote The Hobbit in the 1930's and The Lord of the Rings was done int eh 40's and 50's before publication. The Silmarillian was published after Tolkien's death by his son.

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When did J.R.R Tolkien create 'The Hobbit'?

The Hobbit was first published by Allen & Unwin in 1937.


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