The Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again by J. R. R. Tolkien - Book Cover

The Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again

by J. R. R. Tolkien

A respectable hobbit. A wizard’s unexpected visit. A dragon’s treasure waiting in the dark. Tolkien’s beloved classic—the one that started it all—invites readers of every age into a world of courage, humor, and adventure. Perfect for first-time travelers to Middle-earth or those returning home.

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There are certain books that feel like coming home—even if that home is a cozy hobbit-hole tucked into a hillside. The Hobbit is one of those rare stories that has captured hearts across generations, and it’s easy to see why.

Meet Bilbo Baggins: a respectable hobbit who prefers second breakfasts to swordfights, and whose idea of adventure is deciding between seed-cakes or scones. But when the wizard Gandalf and a rowdy company of dwarves tumble into his life, Bilbo finds himself swept into a quest he never asked for—a journey to reclaim treasure from Smaug the Magnificent, a dragon as dangerous as he is greedy.

What follows is a tale of unexpected courage, riddling contests in the dark, and the discovery of a seemingly ordinary ring that will change Middle-earth forever. Tolkien’s prose sparkles with wit and warmth, painting landscapes so vivid you can practically smell the pine forests and feel the mountain wind.

This is the book that started it all—the prelude to The Lord of the Rings and a masterpiece in its own right. The New York Times Book Review called it “a glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible.”

Whether you’re discovering Bilbo’s journey for the first time or returning to it like an old friend, The Hobbit belongs on every shelf. Perfect for readers young and old who believe that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

What The Critics Are Saying

A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible.

The New York Times Book Review

One of the best loved books of the twentieth century.

The Boston Sunday Globe

A finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls... an exciting epic of travel and magical adventure, all told with the air of a children's fireside tale.

The Horn Book

The Hobbit belongs to a very small class of books which have nothing in common save that each admits us to a world of its own. Its place is with Alice and The Wind in the Willows.

C.S. Lewis, The Times Literary Supplement

One of the most freshly original and delightfully imaginative books for children that have appeared in many a long day.

The New York Herald Tribune

A fantastical tale of adventure and heroism, sacrifice and friendship... The Hobbit is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy and also those new to the genre.

Library Journal

The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and those who are going to read them.

The Sunday Times

A flawless masterpiece.

The Guardian

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Weight 0.70 lbs
Dimensions 5.25 × 1.00 × 8.50 in
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