The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien • 1937 • Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co.
- Author
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- First published
- 1937
- Publisher
- Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co.
- Genres
- Fantasy · Fiction · Comics · Art
- ISBN
- 9780792443483
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Where it came from
The Hobbit was originally published in 1937, born from J.R.R. Tolkien's desire to craft a distinct mythology for England. Conceived as a children's story, the narrative follows Bilbo Baggins on a quest that introduces the intricate lore of Middle-earth. Its success was immediate, prompting its publisher to request a sequel, which eventually evolved into the epic The Lord of the Rings.
The specific edition you are looking at, published by Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag, represents the enduring international reach of Tolkien’s work. The design ethos behind the book’s legacy is rooted in the author's own minimalist and evocative illustrations, which established the visual language for the genre. Critics and readers alike praised the work for its linguistic richness and foundational contribution to modern fantasy literature.
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