The Hobbit, is a fantasy novel and
children's book by English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published on 21
September 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal
and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction.
The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in children's
literature
The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo Baggins, a
hobbit who lives in Hobbit on. He is interrupted by a visit by the wizard
Gandalf. Gandalf comes with a company of dwarves led by Thorin. They are
embarking on a journey to recover lost treasure that is guarded by the dragon
Smaug, at the Lonely Mountain. Gandalf has decided, that the hobbit will play
the role of a burglar.
On the journey, Bilbo and the dwarves
encounter all sorts of villains and obstacles. As they continue on their
journey, Bilbo is depressed and nostalgic. After MORE difficulties, the group
arrives at Smaug's mountain.
In these travels though, Bilbo is outwitted
by a creature called Gollum, and gains a ring that makes him invisible. But the
ring is especially needed when the group arrives at Smaug's mountain. Once
there, Bilbo must go ahead and face the challenge. He follows the treacherous
course into the heart of the cave, he is attracted by a red glow. This is the
glow of Smaug. Bilbo manages to steal a cup and hurriedly exits but Smaug
awakens and begins to rage.
The
town, Esgaroth is victim to Smaug's terror, for the information that he learns
from Bilbo gives him reason to believe that they are involved in the theft of
his cup. Bard, the grim-faced man, is willing to challenge Snaug and he has
help from a messenger bird, called a thrush. The thrush relays information that
Bilbo discovered while in Smaug's lair: the hollow of Smaug's left breast is
not plated with red-gold armor. When Bard strikes this spot, Smaug falls dead,
his massive body crushing the city of Esgaroth.
The
survivors seek Bard as their new king but Bard declines the offer, though he
intends to establish his own city. As the news of Smaug's death spreads,
various groups advance towards the mountain‹for there is treasure to be had.
Thorin
continues to speak of the Arkenstone because it means so much to him, as it is
an heirloom and he threatens to take revenge on whoever has prevented him from
getting it. In spite of this, Bilbo decides that he will leave the mountain and
offer the Arkenstone to Bard; then, Bard can offer the Arkenstone to Thorin in
exchange for a fair portion of the treasure.
Battle
erupts, it includes men, elves and dwarves. They are ready to attack one
another until Gandalf announces the approach of the Goblins, bats, wolves and
Wargs. The armies re-align and conduct what became known as the "Battle of
Five Armies."
It
is only with the final arrival of the Eagles, that the forces of good are
sustained. Unfortunately, Bilbo is hit with a "stone hurtling from
above...and he fell with a crash and knew no more."
Bilbo
regains consciousness, he finds that he is alone and he has to take his ring
off so that the individuals who were sent for him can find him. After
recovering in the company of Gandalf, Bilbo makes his way back home and their
journey though covering the same terrain is, far more pleasant and then it was
befire (convenient).
Gandalf
and Bilbo eventually make their way to Hobbit on. It is summer and Bilbo is
disappointed to learn that he is legally dead. Greedy cousins are auctioning
his property because he is "Presumed Dead." They are more than a
little displeased at his arrival and it takes several years for Bilbo to sort
out the legalisms.
By
SARATH BABY
NO : 39
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