"The Hobbit" follows the adventure of Bilbo Baggins, a quiet hobbit living in the Shire. His life takes an unexpected turn when the wizard Gandalf and a group of thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield arrive at his doorstep, seeking his help to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its treasure from the dragon Smaug. Reluctant yet curious, Bilbo embarks on a journey filled with trolls, elves, goblins, and fierce creatures, ultimately finding courage and resourcefulness within himself. Along the way, he discovers the ring of power, setting the stage for future conflicts in Middle-earth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Lord Of the Rings .

This book was published in 2011 by Recorded Books .

J. R. R. Tolkien was was born on the 3rd January, 1892 at Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State, but at the age of four he and his brother were taken back to England by their mother. After his father's death the family moved to Sarehole, on the south-eastern edge of Birmingham. In 1920 Tolkien was appointed Reader in English Language at the University of Leeds which was the beginning of a distinguished academic career culminating with his election as Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford. He is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 50 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.