The Hobbit: A humble classic.

Having just recently returned from New Zealand I become infatuated with the works of JRR Tolkien. I decided to read the Hobbit in the hope of filling all the gaps in that were left from the film trilogy of Lord of the Rings.

The Hobbit is Tolkien’s very first book published originally back in 1937 and what a masterpiece it was. Adapted many times over, this story evolves around a small Hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who lives a quiet and quaint lifestyle. As a Hobbit, he is shut off from the realities of Middle Earth, but prefers the home comforts of warmth and food to any kind of travel.

That is all until wizard Gandalf arrives in Hobbiton. He has come in search of a ‘burglar’ for his quest, and with Bilbo’s delicate step he is the perfect candidate. With much persuasion Bilbo, Gandalf and a band of dwarves embark on an expedition to the darkest depths of middle earth in search of treasure guarded by the fearsome dragon Smaug.

A tale of elves, goblins, trolls, magic and mischief which is set to enthral people of all ages.