... result of this intellectual group, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis created a close friendship which lasted their entire lifetime. Tolkien continued to develop and improve his mythology during his years at Oxford. One day, while Tolkien was grading papers, he came across a blank page. Tolkien rushed for a pen and wrote on ... increasingly popular. The Hobbit involves elves, goblins, trolls, a dragon, wild wolves, and giant spiders, but more importantly it consists of blended Norse and Teutonic elements. This novel became popular because of its rich magical adventure and the unique character...

• Word Count: 4597
• Approx Pages: 18
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School