The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

The Hobbit

Narrated byMartin Shaw
Length5h57m
Release dateOctober 11, 2005
Languageenglish
★★★★☆ 4.6 (5 ratings)

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AuthorJ. R. R. Tolkien
NarratorMartin Shaw
Runtime5h57m
PublishedOctober 11, 2005
Rating★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (5 ratings)
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Epic
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and quiet life. His contentment is disturbed one day when the wizard, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive to take him away on an adventure. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step...

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