The Hobbit: The Classic Fantasy Novel and Prelude to The Lord of the Rings

ISBN: 054792822X

Author: Tolkien, J.R.R.

Condition: Used

The journey through Middle-earth begins here with J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his epic fantasy Lord of the Rings trilogy.?A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible... All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.?-The New York Times Book Review"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language-Tolkien's 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 literature's most enduring and well-loved high fantasy novels.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. 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. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their epic quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.

• Author: J. R. R. Tolkien. | Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Pages: 300 | Publication Date: 2012-09-18 | Edition: 1 | Binding: Paperback | MSRP: 14.99 | ISBN13: 9780547928227 | ISBN: 054792822X | Other ISBN: 9780547951973 | Other ISBN Binding: print | Language: en | Store Location: Sci Fi | "Book cover image may be different than what appears on the actual book."