... to have been written initially as a "children's book" (Matthews 1). The reason that Tolkien wrote The Hobbit as a children's book originally was because fantasy was not accepted in true literature (Green 4-6). Of course, this book became the first to a series. The Hobbit is just an introductory book for The Lord of the Rings series. However, The Hobbit was the perfect story for the pattern of the Campbellian hero. This story is a wonderful read for anyone who ... enjoys the world of fantasy. All books are written for those who read them to find an ... ...

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