{"product_id":"hobbit-tolkien-9780345339683","title":"The Hobbit | J.R.R. 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Tolkien\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMass Market Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eDel Rey \/ Ballantine Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eJuly 12, 1986\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e320 (Includes original line-art maps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eEpic Fantasy, Classic Fiction, Action \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBilbo Baggins, a simple hobbit from the Shire, is unexpectedly swept into an extraordinary adventure when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive at his doorstep. Their monumental mission is to reclaim the lost kingdom of Erebor and its vast treasure from the fearsome dragon, Smaug. A timeless classic that paved the way for modern fantasy literature, \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable tale of adventure, courage, and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAs Bilbo ventures far beyond the safety and comforts of his home, he encounters trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and the mysterious creature Gollum deep within the mountains. It is in the dark, winding tunnels of goblin-town that Bilbo comes into possession of a certain magical ring—an object of immense power that will unknowingly change the fate of Middle-earth forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Themes \u0026amp; Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePioneering Fantasy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces the magical world of Middle-earth, establishing the foundation for Tolkien’s later masterpiece, \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chronicles Bilbo’s inspiring transformation from a timid, home-bound hobbit into a resourceful and courageous hero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores heroism, the bonds of friendship, perseverance, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFantasy lovers seeking a captivating and historically significant immersive world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders of all ages who enjoy masterful and epic storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e looking to explore the origins of the One Ring and the diverse races of Middle-earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ.R.R. Tolkien\u003c\/strong\u003e (1892–1973) was a profound scholar of the English language and one of the most beloved authors of the 20th century. First published in 1937, his visionary creation of Middle-earth established him as the father of modern high fantasy, captivating generations of readers and cementing a legacy that continues to influence modern literature and pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"The Hobbit\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"J.R.R. 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