“Some sang too that Thror and Thrain would come back one day and gold would flow in rivers, through the mountain-gates, and all that land would be filled with new song and new laughter. But this pleasant legend did not much affect their daily business.”
J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' is a fantasy novel that introduces readers to Middle-earth, the world that would later become the setting for 'The Lord of the Rings' series. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is inadvertently drawn into a quest to reclaim the Dwarves' treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo encounters various magical creatures and faces numerous challenges, all while discovering his own courage and unexpected heroism. more
J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, best known for his fantasy literature, most notably The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. His works have had a profound impact on modern fantasy literature. more
“The wolf that one hears is worse than the orc that one fears.”
“A friend of mine tells that I talk in shorthand and then smudge it.”