The Hobbit
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Embark on an enchanting journey with J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. Dive into a world where the unassuming Bilbo Baggins is swept away from his cozy hobbit hole into a realm brimming with magic, peril, and adventure. Tolkien, a master weaver of fantasy, crafts a spellbinding tale rich with vivid landscapes, mythical creatures, and timeless themes of courage and friendship. Readers are invited to explore a narrative that dances between whimsy and suspense, offering a profound exploration of self-discovery. Lose yourself in this captivating odyssey, where every page promises a new wonder and the thrill of the unknown awaits.
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View all quotes →"There was no thought of a fight. Even if the dwarves had not been in such a state that they were actually glad to be captured, their small knives, the only weapons they had, would have been of no use against the arrows of the elves that could hit a bird's eye in the dark. So they simply stopped dead..."
"Inside, the passages were lit with red torchlight, and the elf-guards sang as they marched along the twisting, crossing, and echoing paths. These were not like those of the goblin-cities; they were smaller, less deep underground, and filled with a cleaner air. In a great hall with pillars hewn out o..."
"But they did not know this, and they we're burdened with the heavy body of Bombur, which they had to carry along with them as best they could, taking the wearisome task in tums of four each while the others shared their packs. If these had not become all too light in the last few days, they would ne..."