Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars. - J. R. R. Tolkien

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Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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sense-of-wonder light stars moon

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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (January 3 1892 – September 2 1973) was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, most famous for his classic high fantasy works.

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Native Name: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

Alternative Names: J-R-R Tolkien • Tolkien • John Tolkien • J.R.R Tolkien • J.R.R. Tolkien • John R. R. Tolkien

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