Poems from the Hobbit - Hardcover

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618009345 ISBN 13: 9780618009343

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1999

Synopsis

A perfect literary complement to Tolkien's enchanting universe features the poems and riddles contained in the Hobbit, enlivened by the author's own drawings.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

'The Hobbit' is an epic tale of travel and magical adventure which has captivated children and adults for over 60 years. Its success comes from its combination of flawless storytelling and enchanting writing, including 12 delightful poems.

This collection, illustrated with thirty of Tolkien's own drawings and paintings, contains all the poems plus Gollum's eight famous riddles, and will be a perfect keepsake for lovers of 'The Hobbit' and of accomplished poetry.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0618009345
• ISBN 13: 9780618009343
• Binding: Hardcover