J.R.R. Tolkien is considered the father of modern fantasy. The worlds of fantasy changed after the publication of The Hobbit, followed by The Lord of the Rings trilogy, opening doors to new realms acknowledged by the greats of this genre. When he narrated to his children the adventures of this little confused hobbit embarking on a journey far from his safe home, he created a work that combines the joy of storytelling, the wonder of myths, and the challenge of building a new literary world.