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The Hobbits of Tolkien
An Illustrated Exploration of Tolkien's Hobbits, and the Sources that Inspired his Work from Myth, Literature and History
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Ideal for Tolkien enthusiasts, literary scholars, and readers captivated by fantasy lore seeking a deeper understanding of hobbit culture and Tolkien's imaginative genius.
An in-depth guide to the intriguing lives of Tolkien's Hobbits.
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An entire race was born when J.R.R. Tolkien scrawled on a leaf, 'In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.' From the invention of that single word (hobbit), Tolkien became the explorer and chronicler of the character, their race, and their significant role in his fantastical world, Middle-earth.
In his latest book, Tolkien expert David Day unpicks the myriad of riddles, puns, and mystical meanings in Tolkien's works; The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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ISBN: 9780753733783
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pyramid
Illustration: 70 full-colour and line illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 192
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About the Author
David Day was born and brought up in Canada. He has published more than twenty books in the fields of poetry, ecology, natural history, fantasy and mythology and a number of award-winning children's books. His writing has also appeared in many magazines and anthologies. His enduring fascination with complex mythologies led him to J.R.R. Tolkien.
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