Edith Bratt
Edith Bratt was the wife and inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien, known for his fictional Middle-earth characters.
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January 21, 1889
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Edith Mary Tolkien (née Bratt) was an Englishwoman who gained recognition as the wife and muse of renowned novelist J.R.R. Tolkien. She played a significant role in inspiring his fictional Middle-earth characters, Lúthien Tinúviel and Arwen Undómiel. A talented pianist, Edith had a profound love for music, especially Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” She worked as a tutor for children and actively participated in Tolkien’s creative process. Their love story, which mirrored their fictional counterparts, spanned over five decades.