Author J.R.R. Tolkien began to work on a sequel to his highly praised children’s book The Hobbit only a few months after it was published. The sequel was a struggle for him, and it took Tolkien twelve years finish The Lord of the Rings and another six years before it was published. The story — published as three separate volumes — has remained incredibly popular and influential in the years since its publication, inspiring music, books, games, and movies. The Lord of the Rings was adapted to an animated film in 1978. And starting with The Fellowship of the Ring, director Peter ...
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