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The History of the Hobbit

John D. Rateliff,John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
The History of the Hobbit Book PDF

Author : John D. Rateliff,John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Baggins, Bilbo (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 9780007266463

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The History of the Hobbit by John D. Rateliff,John Ronald Reuel Tolkien Pdf

The History of the Hobbit presents for the first time, in two volumes, the complete unpublished text of the original manuscript of J.R.R.Tolkien's The Hobbit, accompanied by John Rateliff's lively and informative account of how the book came to be written and published. As well as recording the numerous changes made to the story both before and after publication, it examines - chapter-by-chapter - why those changes were made and how they reflect Tolkien's ever-growing concept of Middle-earth.The Hobbit was first published on 21 September 1937. Like its successor, The Lord of the Rings, it is a story that "grew in the telling", and many characters and story threads in the published text are completely different from what Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to his young sons as part of their "fireside reads".As well as reproducing the original version of one of literature's most famous stories, both on its own merits and as the foundation for The Lord of the Rings, this new book includes many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps for The Hobbit by Tolkien himself. Also featured are extensive annotations and commentaries on the date of composition, how Tolkien's professional and early mythological writings influenced the story, the imaginary geography he created, and how Tolkien came to revise the book years after publication to accommodate events in The Lord of the Rings.Like Christopher Tolkien's The History of The Lord of the Rings before it, this is a thoughtful yet exhaustive examination of one of the most treasured stories in English literature. Long overdue for a classic book now celebrating 70 years in print, this companion edition offers fascinating new insights for those who have grown up with this enchanting tale, and will delight those who are about to enter Bilbo's round door for the first time.

A Brief History of the Hobbit

John D. Rateliff,J. R. R. Tolkien
A Brief History of the Hobbit Book PDF

Author : John D. Rateliff,J. R. R. Tolkien
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Baggins, Frodo (Fictitious character).
ISBN : 0007557256

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A Brief History of the Hobbit by John D. Rateliff,J. R. R. Tolkien Pdf

This brand new, shorter edition of the critically acclaimed work includes J.R.R. Tolkien's complete draft manuscript of 'The Hobbit', together with notes about its history, and is perfect for readers of all ages wishing to know more about how he came to write his beloved masterpiece.

The History of the Hobbit

John D. Rateliff
The History of the Hobbit Book PDF

Author : John D. Rateliff
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780007266470

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The History of the Hobbit by John D. Rateliff Pdf

The second half of a major new examination of how J.R.R. Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece 'The Hobbit', including his complete unpublished draft version of the story, and many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps by Tolkien himself.

The Fellowship of the Ring

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christina Scull
The Fellowship of the Ring Book PDF

Author : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christina Scull
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780007203581

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The Fellowship of the Ring by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christina Scull Pdf

'The Fellowship of the Ring' is the first part of JRR Tolkien's epic masterpiece 'The Lord of the Rings'. This 50th anniversary edition features special packaging and includes the definitive edition of the text.|PB

The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hobbit Book PDF

Author : J.R.R. Tolkien
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1986-07-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0345339681

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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Pdf

The stirring adventure that begins The Lord of the Rings, the greatest fantasy epic of all time When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton. Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyone—himself included—ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring.

Return to Bag-end

John D. Rateliff
Return to Bag end Book PDF

Author : John D. Rateliff
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015064952339

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Return to Bag-end by John D. Rateliff Pdf

John Rateliff presents a major examination of how Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece, including the complete unpublished draft of the story.

The History of the Hobbit

John D. Rateliff
The History of the Hobbit Book PDF

Author : John D. Rateliff
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015064952263

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The History of the Hobbit by John D. Rateliff Pdf

A major new examination of how J.R.R.Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece 'The Hobbit', including his complete unpublished draft version of the story, and many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps by Tolkien himself.

Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

Corey Olsen
Exploring J R R Tolkien s The Hobbit Book PDF

Author : Corey Olsen
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780547739465

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Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit by Corey Olsen Pdf

An insightful companion volume to the original classic designed to bring a thorough and unique new reading of "The Hobbit" to a general audience written by the host of the popular podcast "The Tolkien Professor.O

The Book of Lost Tales

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
The Book of Lost Tales Book PDF

Author : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Publisher : Perfection Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1992-04
Category : Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
ISBN : 0780715462

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The Book of Lost Tales by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien Pdf

The first form of the myths and legends in Tolkien's conception of the Middle Kingdom features the adventures of Eriol, and the tales of Beren and Luthien, Turin and the dragon, the necklace of the dwarves, and the fall of Gondolin.

Mr. Baggins a History of Hobbit

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,John D. Rateliff
Mr Baggins a History of Hobbit Book PDF

Author : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,John D. Rateliff
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Baggins, Bilbo (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 0261102915

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Mr. Baggins a History of Hobbit by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,John D. Rateliff Pdf

70th Anniversary edition. The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar. Encounters with trolls, goblins, wizards, elves and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, Smaug, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of Five Armies are just some of the adventures that befall Bilbo. Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children's fiction. Written by Professor Tolkien for his own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when published.

The Complete History of Middle-Earth

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christopher Tolkien
The Complete History of Middle Earth Book PDF

Author : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christopher Tolkien
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1488 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001-10-15
Category : Fantasy fiction
ISBN : 000710507X

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The Complete History of Middle-Earth by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christopher Tolkien Pdf

J.R.R. Tolkien is famous the world over for his unique literary creation, exemplified in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. What is less well known, however, is that he also produced a vast amount of further material that greatly expands upon the mythology and numerous stories of Middle-earth, and which gives added life to the thousand-year war between the Elves and the evil spirit Morgoth, and his terrifying lieutenant, Sauron. It was to this enormous task of literary construction that his Tolkien's youngest son and literary heir, Christopher, applied himself to produce the monumental and endlessly fascinating series of twelve books, The History of Middle-earth. This special collector's edition brings together the second half of Sauron Defeated, comprising the time-travel story 'The Notion Club Papers' and 'The Drowning of Anadune', both linking the myth of Atlantis to Middle-earth, with the final three volumes of The History of Middle-earth - Morgoth's Ring, The War of the Jewels and The Peoples of Middle-earth. Set in a matching black slipcase, this deluxe edition hardback is limited to just 1,000 copies and has been printed on fine India paper in order to b

The History of the Hobbit

John D. Rateliff
The History of the Hobbit Book PDF

Author : John D. Rateliff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fantasy fiction, English
ISBN : 0618964401

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The History of the Hobbit by John D. Rateliff Pdf

First published in 1938, The Hobbit is a story that "grew in the telling," and many characters and events in the published book are completely different from what Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to his young sons as part of their "fireside reads." For the first time, The History of the Hobbit reproduces the original version of one of literature's most famous stories, and includes many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps for The Hobbit created by Tolkien himself. Also featured are extensive annotations and commentaries on the date of composition, how Tolkien's professional and early mythological writings influenced the story, the imaginary geography he created, and how he came to revise the book in the years after publication to accommodate events in The Lord of the Rings.

Tolkien, Race and Cultural History

Dimitra Fimi
Tolkien Race and Cultural History Book PDF

Author : Dimitra Fimi
Publisher : Palgrave MacMillan
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015078792861

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Tolkien, Race and Cultural History by Dimitra Fimi Pdf

Fimi explores the evolution of Tolkien's mythology throughout his lifetime by examining how it changed as a result of his life story and contemporary cultural and intellectual history. This new approach and scope brings to light neglected aspects of Tolkien's imaginative vision and contextualizes his fiction.

The Art of the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Wayne G. Hammond,John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christina Scull
The Art of the Hobbit by J R R Tolkien Book PDF

Author : Wayne G. Hammond,John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christina Scull
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fantasy fiction, English
ISBN : 0547928254

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The Art of the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien by Wayne G. Hammond,John Ronald Reuel Tolkien,Christina Scull Pdf

Analyzes and illuminates Tolkien's lesser-known achievements as an artist and collects the complete artwork created for "The Hobbit, " including over one hundred sketches, paintings, maps, and plans.

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated

J. R. R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Book PDF

Author : J. R. R. Tolkien
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780358653035

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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated by J. R. R. Tolkien Pdf

A sumptuous slipcased edition of Tolkien's classic epic tale of adventure, fully illustrated in color by the author himself. This deluxe volume is quarterbound in leather and includes many special features unique to this edition. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. This one-volume deluxe slipcased edition contains the complete text, fully corrected and reset, which is printed in red and black, and features thirty color illustrations, maps, and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. These include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvelous facsimiles created by Tolkien to accompany the famous "Bridge of Khazad-dum" chapter. Also appearing are two poster-size, fold-out maps revealing all the detail of Middle-earth. This very special deluxe edition is quarterbound in cloth and red leather, with raised ribs on the spine and stamped in two foils. The pages are edged in gold and contained within are special features unique to this edition.