The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 2.1M reader ratings. First published in 1937. The book spans 366 pages.
About The Hobbit
In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.Written for J.R.R. Tolkien’s own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when it was first published in 1937. Now recognized as a timeless classic, this introduction to the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, Gollum, and the spectacular world of Middle-earth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon Smaug the Magnificent. The text in this 372-page paperback edition is based on that first published in Great Britain by Collins Modern Classics (1998), and includes a note on the text by Douglas A. Anderson (2001).
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Published | 1937 |
| Pages | 366 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 2,071,616 |
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What genre is The Hobbit?
The Hobbit is categorized as Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Hobbit worth reading?
Based on 2.1M reader ratings, The Hobbit has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Hobbit?
The Hobbit has 366 pages.
Who wrote The Hobbit?
The Hobbit was written by J.R.R. Tolkien. It was first published in 1937.
What is the ISBN for The Hobbit?
The ISBN-13 for The Hobbit is 9780618260300.0.
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