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The Hobbit | Essays and Criticism

• The Creative Philosophy of Tolkien

  In the following essay, the author examines the creative philosophy of Tolkien and the continuing influence of The Hobbit on contemporary fantasy literature and popular culture.

• J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit: The Magic of Words

  In the following essay, Sullivan considers The Hobbit in terms of its impact on children's literature.

• The Psychological Journey of Bilbo Baggins

  In the following excerpt, Matthews discusses The Hobbit from a psychoanalytic perspective.

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1. The Hobbit: Introduction
2. The Hobbit: Summary
3. The Hobbit: J. R. R. Tolkien Biography
4. The Hobbit: Characters
5. The Hobbit: Themes
6. The Hobbit: Style
7. The Hobbit: Historical Context
8. The Hobbit: Critical Overview
9. The Hobbit: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Creative Philosophy of Tolkien
   2. J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit: The Magic of Words
   3. The Psychological Journey of Bilbo Baggins
10. The Hobbit: Compare and Contrast
11. The Hobbit: Topics for Further Study
12. The Hobbit: Media Adaptations
13. The Hobbit: What Do I Read Next?
14. The Hobbit: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. The Hobbit: Pictures
16. Copyright

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