Synopses & Reviews
"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale,
The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels.
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"There is still something inside all of us that perks up at the thought of adventure and a journey into the unknown...a firm favourite and fondly remembered by all who read it." Fantasy Book Review
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"A flawless masterpiece." The Times of London
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"A glorious account of a magnificent adventure...All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts." New York Times Book Review
About the Author
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) is the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.