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“The world is not in your books and maps, it’s out there." This quote was gathered from the website, Scary Mommy, which delivered," 35+ The Hobbit Quotes To Inspire Your Own Adventure."
According to the website, "National ToDay," Gandalf the Grey said it best: “Hobbits really are amazing creatures.” This September 22, celebrate National Hobbit Day by recognizing J.R.R. Tolkien’s most lovable and heroic characters. Hobbits are shy, yet capable of great courage; reluctant to leave their homes, yet thirsty for adventure; quiet and peaceful, yet eager to host parties. With such wonderful characteristics, Hobbits have endeared generations with their affable complexities."
In this blog, Logue Library will celebrate literacy by discussing Author J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, "The Hobbit."
Logue Library would like to recognize five novels in our collection: on the topic of Hobbits. At this moment we have (23 eBooks and 12 Print Books).
Here are our five book choices:
The Hobbit, or, There and back again - Author: J R R Tolkien (John Ronald Reuel)
Summary: "Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return."
The Hobbit - Author: Stephen W Potts
Summary: J.R.R. Tolkien's novel was met with international acclaim upon its publication in 1937, given its adventurous plot, elements of high fantasy, and lovable protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. This compilation of essays closely studies the classic staple of children's literature by examining some of its themes-such as maturation and overcoming greed-exploring the world of Middle-earth, and comparing/contrasting the text with its popular sequel, The Lord of the Rings. Each essay is 2,500 to 5,000 words in length, and all essays conclude with a list of "Works Cited," along with endnotes. Finally, the volume's appendixes offer a section of useful reference resources: * About This Volume* Critical Context: Original Introductory Essays* Critical Readings: Original In-Depth Essays* Further Readings* Detailed Bibliography* Detailed Bio of the Editor* General Subject Index."
There and back again : J R R Tolkien and the origins of the Hobbit - Author: Mark Atherton
Summary: "Mark Atherton here explores the chief influences on Tolkien's work: his boyhood in the West Midlands; the landscapes and seascapes which shaped his mythologies; his experiences in World War I; his interest in Scandinavian myth; his friendships, especially with the other Oxford-based Inklings; and the relevance of his themes, especially ecological themes, to the present-day. "There and Back Again" offers a unique guide to the varied inspirations behind Tolkien's life and work, and sheds new light on how a legend is born."
Summary: "Understanding fans 'precious': the impact of the Lord of the Rings films on the Hobbit movies."
The annotated hobbit : the hobbit, or, There and back again
Authors: J R R Tolkien (John Ronald Reuel) and Douglas A Anderson (Douglas Allen)
Summary: "J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel The hobbit has deep roots in European folklore, mythology, and language. As a reader's introduction to Tolkien's Middle-earth, it contains references to the ancient history of this imaginary world which, though rarely explained, contribute greatly to the effect of Tolkien's art. This revised and expanded edition of The annotated hobbit unobtrusively and authoritatively illuminates the novel's antecedents and curiosities. Douglas Anderson has also collected here wonderful illustrations from all over the world. The many new annotations in this edition reflect more than a decade's additional scholarship on the history and evolution of The hobbit, and the annotations and illustrations are newly integrated with the core text in a handsome reader-friendly format. This edition also reproduces the fully corrected text of The hobbit as J.R.R. Tolkien approved it before his death, in 1973. Anderson has compared every page from every major edition of The hobbit with Tolkien's own last checking copy in the restoration work for this definitive edition."
Here are some short YouTube Videos on this subject.
The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies - The Last Goodbye - Billy Boyd (Official Music Video)
The Lord of the Rings - "You shall Not Pass"
What book listed above would you most likely read?
Who is your favorite Character or Movie based on the Hobbits?
Feel free to comment on this blog.
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