J.R.R. Tolkien (Linguist)

J.R.R. Tolkien was an influential British writer and linguist, best known for his novels "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." He was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford University and had a profound interest in languages. Tolkien created entire languages, such as Elvish, for his fictional worlds, blending his knowledge of linguistics with storytelling. His work not only shaped modern fantasy literature but also explored themes of mythology, heroism, and friendship. Tolkien’s background in linguistics enriched his narratives, making them deeply immersive and unique in their structure and language.