• The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

  • May 4 2025
  • Length: 17 mins
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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

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  • This podcast episode excerpts from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, The Hobbit, which was originally written for the author's children and is a precursor to The Lord of the Rings. It provides a table of contents and a note on the text's publication history and revisions. The main body of the text details Bilbo Baggins' unexpected adventure, starting with the arrival of Gandalf and a company of dwarves at his hobbit-hole, a confrontation with trolls, a visit to the Elvenking, their subsequent capture and escape in barrels, and finally their arrival at the Lonely Mountain in pursuit of their quest. The narrative also includes the death of the dragon Smaug at the hands of Bard, the subsequent conflict between dwarves, men, and elves over the treasure, and the eventual arrival of Gandalf and Eagles during a battle against goblins and wolves.
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