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A response to our fractured political discourse, Hobbit Virtues speaks to the importance of "virtue ethics" by examining the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien--with particular attention to his hobbits. Tolkien's works resonate with so many readers in part because Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin demonstrate Classical, Judeo-Christian, Medieval, and even Hindu and Confucian virtues. Tolkien ennobles the small, the humble, and the marginalized in his Middle-earth writings and presents leaders who are hesitant to exercise power, are courteous, and value wisdom and learning. Each chapter in Hobbit Virtues consists of a wide-ranging discussion of a single virtue, exemplified by a character in Middle-earth, explaining its philosophical or theological roots and how the virtue is still relevant in a modern democracy.

Provides a collection of critical essays on J.R.R. Tolkien's The hobbit.

Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit", as well as discussion of the characters, themes, and includes study questions.

J.R.R. Tolkien transformed his love for arcane linguistics into the imaginary world of Middle Earth, a world filled with characters that readers everywhere have loved for generations. When the new millennium arrived, lists were created for everything that was 20th century. What was the best book or the best author of the 20th century? As list after list was created, all over the world, J.R.R. Tolkien and his trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, was found at the top of every list. Only two authors had more than one book in Amazon's Top 20 Books for the 2oth century : J.R.R. Tolkien and William Shakespeare. But J.R.R. Tolkien's first book, The Hobbit, came very close to never being published. Devin Brown's book tells the amazing story of how this came about.

Discusses the paintings, drawings, and sketches of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. Includes 200 reproductions of his art.

An in-depth tour of The Hobbit, detailing the secrets and stories behind the characters within the prelude to The Lord of the Rings.

A study of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," discussing some of the literary and psychological themes that run throughout the novel, and including a critical reading of portions of the text.

Showcases the complete artwork created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Hobbit, including more than one hundred sketches, drawings, paintings, maps, and plans.