The Times of London About The Author J.R.R. Review Quotes All those, young or old, who love a finely imagined story, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. 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. All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts. A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. New York Times Book Review From the Back Cover Now a major motion picture A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. Book Synopsis A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of literatures most enduring and well-loved novels. So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. About the Book In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit.

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