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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