Poems from The Hobbit [Hardcover]

J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)

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Publication Date: December 1999

J.R.R. Tolkien's THE HOBBIT is an epic tale of magical adventure that has captivated children and adults for more than sixty years. Its success comes from its combination of flawless storytelling and enchanting writing, including these twelve delightful poems. This miniature book, illustrated with thirty of Tolkien's own paintings and drawings, contains all the poems, plus Gollum's eight famous riddles, and will be a perfect keepsake for lovers of THE HOBBIT and Tolkien's Middle-earth.

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About the Author

J.R.R. TOLKIEN (1892-1973) was the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and The Children of H�rin. His books have been translated into more than forty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Min edition (December 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618009345
• ISBN-13: 978-0618009343
• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 3.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #635,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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J.R.R. Tolkien (1892.1973), beloved throughout the world as the creator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. His chief interest was the linguistic aspects of the early English written tradition, but even as he studied these classics he was creating a set of his own.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonder Full Collection of Poetry, March 31, 2000

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"angrod" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poems from The Hobbit (Hardcover)

This small pocket sized book has all the poems and ridlles from the Hobbit! It is illstrated with Tolkien's artwork from the Hobbit (and some of his artwork not from the Hobbit). It is small enough to take it with you everywhere you go. If only there was one for the Lord of the Rings.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A charming addition to your Tolkien collection., June 14, 2004

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M. E. Volmar - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Poems from The Hobbit (Hardcover)

This pint-sized, delightful book, richly and colorfully illustrated with thirty of Tolkien's own drawings, contains all twelve poems from the Hobbit as they were originally published. As a bonus, it also includes the eight riddles Gollum poses to Bilbo, complete with their answers.
This wonderful volume is sure to be enjoyable to readers of all ages, and a wonderful keepsake that Tolkien followers can afford to carry around with them wherever they go. You shouldn't miss it.
--Reviewed by M. E. Volmar

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, March 19, 2000

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Deumjee Choi - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poems from The Hobbit (Hardcover)

A nice little book the size of your palm that has all the poems from The Hobbit - as the title says. Interesting illustrations, and convenient because you don't have to leaf though The Hobbit to find the poems. I guess Tolkien never made any tunes to go with his poems, but if there were any he approved of I'd like to hear the poetry and music together. I also wish there was a book called Poems From The Lord of the Rings.