{"product_id":"the-hobbit-english-novel-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-lord-of-the-rings-prequel-tolkien","title":"The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eStep into Middle-earth and begin one of the greatest adventures ever written with \u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/strong\u003e, the timeless fantasy classic by \u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJ. R. R. Tolkien\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serving as the beloved prequel to \u003cem data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e, this novel introduces readers to Bilbo Baggins, a reluctant hero whose quiet life is turned upside down by dwarves, dragons, and destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eRich with imagination, humour, and heart, \u003cem data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e is both an accessible entry point into Tolkien’s world and a cherished reread for long-time fans. 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