Hobbit, The - Audio Book

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#25 on the Big Read List (UK's top 200). New York Public Library Book of the Century, The classic prequel to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series.

Bilbo Baggins is a respectable hobbit - one of a race of small, quiet, country folk who inhabit The Shire, their pastoral corner of Middle-earth. One day he receives an unexpected visit from the great wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves. The dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, have decided to return to the land of their ancestors and reclaim the treasure taken from them years before by Smaug, a terrible dragon. On Gandalf's recommendation, Thorin and his company wish to enlist Bilbo as their burglar.

Although the idea of adventure appeals to something deep within him, Bilbo would much rather stay at home where he is comfortable and safe. Nevertheless, Bilbo is drawn into the quest and soon faces trolls, goblins, and worse as he travels the great distance to the Lonely Mountain, where the dwarves' treasure awaits - as does the dragon!

This Recorded Books audio book edition is unabridged, read by Rob Inglis, an accomplished actor who has appeared with the Royal Shakespeare and Royal Court Theatre companies. He has played such roles as the Ghost and Claudius in Hamlet and Mr. Bumble. He regularly tours Europe and the U.S. with his repertoire of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dickens, and Tolkien dramatizations.

10 full compact discs/ 11.25 hours

Listen to the unabridged sequels! The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, Return of the King

Audiobooks are warranted to play upon arrival and the first 30 days. Progeny Press retains the right to refuse replacement of lost or damaged products and/or files.