{"product_id":"the-hobbit-9781682171202","title":"The Hobbit","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJ.R.R. Tolkien's novel was met with international acclaim upon its publication in 1937, given its adventurous plot, elements of high fantasy, and lovable protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. This compilation of essays closely studies the classic staple of children's literature by examining some of its themes-such as maturation and overcoming greed-exploring the world of Middle-earth, and comparing\/contrasting the text with its popular sequel, The Lord of the Rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach essay is 2,500 to 5,000 words in length, and all essays conclude with a list of \"\"Works Cited,\"\" along with endnotes. Finally, the volume's appendixes offer a section of useful reference resources:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout This Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical Context: Original Introductory Essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical Readings: Original In-Depth Essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther Readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Bio of the Editor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Subject Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e .","brand":"H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53516020941143,"sku":"9781682171202","price":83.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-hobbit-9781682171202","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}