JRR Tolkien

The famed author used to tell the story of "The Hobbit" to his sons before it became an iconic book.

From Elvish languages of the Middle Earth to Dothraki, fantasy languages are alive and well.

The Story of Kullervo was written in 1915 while the author was attending Oxford University.

Tolkien's son Christopher says the book focuses on the backstory of 'Beowulf,' which is written in alliterative verse.