The Hobbit Companion

Hardcover, 1997

Status

Available

Call number

823.912

Genres

Fantasy

Description

The Hobbit Companion delves into the origin and evolution of these hairy-footed creatures and allows the reader an insight into their world, including their homes, their habits, and their battles. '

User reviews

LibraryThing member breeks

I am amazed at the way Tolkien researched the names for so many characters in his whole TLOR writings. David Day has done a good job in giving his analysis of Tolkien's scholarly knowledge in what many people would have a very dry subject. This book is definitely a "companion" for anyone who has

more than a passing interest in the Ring series. I would certainly recommend it all Hobbiters out there.

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LibraryThing member tramseyer

I had high expectations for this book. I usually like history and learning where words and things come from. Flipping through at the library, the artistry is cute, and close to what I had in mind as Hobbits before watching LOTR.

But for some reason, again something I can't pinpoint, I struggled

through the book. I started it several times, and finally managed to skim through to the end.

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LibraryThing member Rubygarnet

A lovely companion to The Hobbit that fleshes out the world a bit more.

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