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    The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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    The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of The Hobbit with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

    This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, an enchanting children’s novel about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who is swept off on a most unexpected adventure one day by the wizard Gandalf. Travelling with a company of 13 dwarves and facing trolls, stone giants, goblins, wolves, giant spiders, wood-elves and even a dragon is a far cry from his peaceful life at home, but as Bilbo adjusts to the life of an adventurer, he comes to realise just how much he is truly capable of – particularly when he stumbles upon a mysterious magic ring. The Hobbit was the first novel published by J. R. R. Tolkien, who is widely considered to be the founder of modern fantasy.

    Find out everything you need to know about The Hobbit in a fraction of the time!

    This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
    • A complete plot summary
    • Character studies
    • Key themes and symbols
    • Questions for further reflection

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    Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateNov 3, 2017
    ISBN9782806296368
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      The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries

      English writer

      Born in Bloemfontein (South Africa) in 1892.

      Died in Bournemouth (United Kingdom) in 1973.

      Notable works:

      The Hobbit (1937), children’s tale

      The Lord of the Rings (1954-1956), fantasy trilogy

      The Silmarillion (1977), anthology

      J. R. R. Tolkien was an English writer and university professor. Although he is best-known for his The Lord of the Rings trilogy, he was in fact the creator of an entire fictional universe, which he used as the setting for poems (The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, 1962), fairy tales and legends (Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-Earth, 1980). Fuelled by a tremendous love of language, literature and mythology, Tolkien’s imagination spawned an entire universe populated with fantastic creatures, many of which are now considered staple archetypes of fantasy fiction. This universe served as the setting for such meticulously detailed stories that Tolkien is often credited with both founding and giving credibility to the genre of modern fantasy.

      The prequel to The Lord of the Rings

      Genre: fantasy novel

      Reference edition: Tolkien, J. R. R. (2011) The Hobbit. London: HarperCollins.

      1st edition: 1937

      Themes: magic, quests, war, betrayal, alliances

      The Hobbit was J. R. R. Tolkien’s first novel. It was published in 1937, and was awarded the New York Herald Tribune’s prize for best children’s novel the following year.

      The story follows the

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