The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien · 1937 · Novel

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Direct narrative continuation and world-building expansion

A foundational work of high fantasy, it established many elements of the heroic quest, detailed world-building, and the 'reluctant hero' archetype.

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The hobbit Bilbo Baggins is unexpectedly swept into an epic quest to reclaim a dwarf kingdom from a dragon, encountering elves, goblins, and a magic ring along the way.

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The Lord of the Rings· 1954↓ open

The Lord of the Rings is a direct sequel and expansion of the world and mythology introduced in The Hobbit.