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Line 1: − + − + − This book is a delightful book for children and adults alike. In the chronology of Middle-earth, Tolkien's classic ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' trilogy follows ''The Hobbit''. In Tolkienesque mythology the two books together form the History of the Finding of the One Ring and The War of the Ring as recorded in the Red Book of Westmarch written by Bilbo and [[Frodo Baggins]] and preserved for posterity by [[Samwise Gamgee]] and his descendants.<ref>''The Hobbit'', by J.R.R. Tolkien, Houghton Mifflin, 1937.</ref>+ − ==Plot summary==+ + + + − + +
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[[Image:Hobbit_cover.JPG|thumb|right|Cover of ''The Hobbit'']]
[[Image:Hobbit_cover.JPG|thumb|right|Cover of first edition of ''The Hobbit'', from a design by Tolkien.]]
'''''The Hobbit''''', or ''There and Back Again'', is a book by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] and the first published work about [[Middle Earth]]. In the book [[Bilbo Baggins]], a common [[hobbit]], is drafted by the [[Wizard (fiction)|wizard]] [[Gandalf]], to go on an adventure. He travels with 13 [[dwarf (mythology)|dwarves]] who seek to reclaim their treasure from the [[dragon]], Smaug. After much adventure they finally make it to the [[dragon]]'s lair. In the end Bilbo returns home laden with sacks of [[gold]] and [[silver]]. He also finds a mysterious magical ring.
'''''The Hobbit''''', or ''There and Back Again'', is a book by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]], and his first published fiction book, released in 1937. It was followed by ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''.
The story is about the [[Hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]], who is taken from his simple life by the [[Wizard (fiction)|wizard]] [[Gandalf]], to go on an adventure. Together with a group of [[Dwarf (Middle-earth)|Dwarves]] they travel to the Lonely Mountain, to reclaim the Dwarves' home and treasure from the [[dragon]] Smaug.<ref>''The Hobbit'', by J.R.R. Tolkien, Houghton Mifflin, 1937.</ref>
''The Hobbit'' was conceived as a story for his children, and at first not part of his [[Middle-earth]] world. Having begun to write the sequel, Tolkien set both the ''Hobbit'' and ''Lord of the Rings'' stories into his Middle-earth world. Because of this he made some changes in later editions, mostly concerning Gollum and the Ring. In the story of the Middle-earth legendarium, ''The Hobbit'' as Bilbo's story of his journey and the finding of the Ring, and ''The Lord of the Rings'' as Frodo's later additions from the ''War of the Ring'' form the ''[[Red Book of Westmarch]]''.
Although Tolkien imagined the ''Hobbit'' as a tale for his children, the book became popular for children and adults alike.
== Plot ==
Bilbo is idling in front of his semi-underground house when he's accosted by the famous wizard [[Gandalf]], who introduces a group of [[Dwarves (Middle-earth)|Dwarves]] to the "Burglar", as he calls Mr. Baggins. The wizard and his 14 companions set off to recover their stolen treasure from a dragon ([[Smaug]]). They encounter trolls and goblins in their travels, and Bilbo finds a golden [[One Ring|ring]] which makes the wearer invisible.
Bilbo is idling in front of his semi-underground house when he's accosted by the famous wizard [[Gandalf]], who introduces a group of [[Dwarves (Middle-earth)|Dwarves]] to the "Burglar", as he calls Mr. Baggins. The wizard and his 14 companions set off to recover their stolen treasure from a dragon ([[Smaug]]). They encounter trolls and goblins in their travels, and Bilbo finds a golden [[One Ring|ring]] which makes the wearer invisible.
The company is aided by the [[Elves (Middle-earth)|Elves]] of [[Rivendell]], enormous [[Eagles (Middle-earth)|Eagles]], and a shape-shifting bear-man ([[Beorn]]). The are nearly killed by huge spiders and are captured by [[Wood Elves (Middle-earth)|Wood Elves]]. Bilbo engineers their escape, and aided by the lake men they climb the [[Lonely Mountain]] seeking a way inside to recover their treasure. Bilbo gets a clue from a little bird and dares to confront the dragon.
The company is aided by the [[Elves (Middle-earth)|Elves]] of [[Rivendell]], enormous [[Eagles (Middle-earth)|Eagles]], and a shape-shifting bear-man ([[Beorn]]). The are nearly killed by huge spiders and are captured by [[Elves (Middle-earth)|Wood Elves]]. Bilbo engineers their escape, and aided by the lake men they climb the [[Lonely Mountain]] seeking a way inside to recover their treasure. Bilbo gets a clue from a little bird and dares to confront the dragon.
In the end Bilbo returns home laden with sacks of [[gold]] and [[silver]]. He also finds a mysterious magical ring.
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