Name: The Hobbit (Essential Modern Classics)
SKU: 4972766
Price: 35.09 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
ISBN: 9780006754022

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Physical Book

Author

J. R. R. Tolkien

Publisher

Harpercollins Pub Ltd

Synopsis "The Hobbit (Essential Modern Classics) "

The classic story of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures through Rivendell Mirkwood and Erebor; released in a new paperback format. Easily one of the most famous children s books of modern times The Hobbit is a must read and this edition will bring it to life for a whole new generation of readers. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home. Then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services as a burglar on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo s life is never to be the same again. The Hobbit became an instant success when it was first published in 1937 and nearly 70 years later Tolkien s epic tale of elves dwarves trolls goblins myth magic and adventure with its reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins has become a timeless classic. This new children s edition of The Hobbit with a refreshed cover will bring this classic story to a whole new generation of readers.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) was an influential British writer, poet, philologist, and professor, famous for his heroic fantasy works. Among his most notable creations are “The Hobbit”, “The Lord of the Rings” (epic trilogy), and “The Silmarillion”, which explore the world of Middle Earth.

Professor at the University of Oxford and member of the literary group the Inklings (with C.S. Lewis), Tolkien was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1972. His work has marked a milestone in fantasy literature.

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