The Hobbit

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By J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving, unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar.

Encounters with trolls, goblins, elves and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon Smaug, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of Five Armies are just some of the adventures that befall him. Written by Professor Tolkien for his own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim on publication and has never been out of print since.

First published 1937