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The Hobbit

By J. R. R. Tolkien
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In The Hobbit, J. R. R. Tolkien takes readers on an enchanting journey with Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is thrust into an unexpected adventure. Accompanied by a group of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf, Bilbo sets out to reclaim the dwarves' homeland from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, they encounter various mythical creatures and challenges, revealing Bilbo's courage and wit.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic fantasy tales with rich world-building and endearing characters. It offers an adventurous journey filled with intriguing creatures, epic battles, and a quest for treasure, making it a captivating read for fans of epic sagas and imaginative storytelling.

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The Hobbit

The story of a placid hobbit called Bilbo, who sets off on a strange and magical adventure.

The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

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This definitive paperback edition features nine illustrations and two maps drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien, and a preface by Christopher Tolkien.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon…

The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century.

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The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien is widely praised as a delightful fantasy adventure featuring beloved characters. It is described as a finely crafted tale involving dwarves, elves, goblins, and trolls, culminating in an exciting and devastating climax. The book is often heralded as a flawless masterpiece.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780261103344

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: 9 b/w illus, (2 x b/w maps)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction High Fantasy J. R. R. Tolkien Marnie's Top Reads Most Popular Books of All Time Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

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