Reception of J. R. R. Tolkien Reception of J. R. R. Tolkien The works of J. R. R. Tolkien, especially "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings", have exerted considerable influence since their publication. A culture of fandom sprang up in the 1960s, but reception by the establishment of literary criticism has been slower. Nevertheless, academic studies on Tolkien's works have been appearing at an increasing pace since the mid-1980s. "The Lord of the Rings" has received mixed reviews since its inception, ranging from terrible to excellent. Recent reviews in various media have been, in a majority, highly positive and Tolkien's literary achievement is slowly
Reception of J. R. R. Tolkien also a number of local clubs and groups. It regularly organizes various nationwide events, related to the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien, including exhibitions, seminars, contests, discussions and workshops. Interest in Turkey awoke to "The Lord of the Rings" in the late 1980s, long before the first Turkish translation. A translation of "The Lord of the Rings" into Turkish was published as "Yüzüklerin Efendisi" in 1997. After the release of the movies, other Tolkien-related literature was published (Silmarillion, Roverandom etc.) Interest in Prof Tolkien's work developed in Pakistan soon after its earliest inception as a separate nation and has