In 1937, JRR Tolkien began The Hobbit after writing a sentence about a hobbit on a blank exam paper: How one random line became a fantasy classic

The inception of J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece ‘The Hobbit’ can be traced back to a single inspiring moment during his exam grading. He envisioned a curious hobbit named Bilbo Baggins embarking on a thrilling adventure. With encouragement from family and a former student who pushed for publication, the book debuted in 1937, capturing the hearts of many.
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