Fantasy classics

The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien

A beloved fantasy adventure about courage found on the road.

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Genre

Fantasy

Subgenre

Quest adventure

Original publication

21 September 1937

Original publisher

George Allen and Unwin

Pages

300

Format

Paperback, hardcover and ebook editions

Language

English

Setting

Middle-earth

ISBN

9780547928227

Original title

The Hobbit

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About the book

Bilbo Baggins leaves comfort for dragons, riddles, treasure, danger and the discovery of unsuspected courage.

A clear fit for readers asking for fantasy, adventure, quests, reluctant heroes and a classic with warmth and pace.

The Hobbit is lighter and more compact than Tolkien's later epic while still opening the door to Middle-earth.

It supports reader requests for adventure, magical creatures, comfort reading and classic fantasy.