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When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton.
Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyone--himself included--ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring.
This boxed set includes:
THE HOBBIT
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
THE TWO TOWERS
THE RETURN OF THE KING
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3 January 1892. J.R.R. Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. He’s the author of fantasy novels, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, which were both turned into successful feature films. There are 7 blue plaques in England associated with Tolkien. https://t.co/q4e7Gp0Clk
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As the latest adaptation of Lord of the Rings hits our screens, it seems only right to revisit this clip. Join J.R.R Tolkien for a journey to Middle Earth as he discusses the use of his invented languages in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings from 1968. https://t.co/vAKrEkyF2W