The Hobbit audio book on CD

by J.R.R. Tolkien. Unabridged. Narrated by Rob Inglis
10 compact discs, approximately 11 hours listening time

 

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit," begins J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy classic, introducing readers to the world of Middle -earth, an enchanting land of elves, goblins, trolls and an endearing race of little people called hobbits." "From his comfortable hobbit hole, Bilbo Baggin embarks on an unexpected adventure with 13 dwarves and a powerful wizard. It is a journey that takes Bilbo over rugged mountains and through dark forests. Before he can return home again, Bilbo will use his courage and wits to outsmart hideous creatures, escape from impregnable fortresses, face down a formidable dragon, and survive an epic battle. And he will come into possession of a very magical ring..."

 

"In the Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien has created a vibrant world of wondrous beauty and terrifying evil. Travel there with master narrator Rob Inglis as your guide throught the only fully authorized unabridged recording of this timeless classic."

 

"Author J.R. R. Tolkien was born in South Africa and raised in England, eventually becoming a professor at Oxford University. His magical tales of the land of Middle-earth -- including the Lord of the Rings trilogy -- continue to enjoy immense, widespread popular appeal and fierce loyalty among their many fans." "Narrator Rob Inglis has appeared with the Royal Shakespeare and Royal Court Theater companies playing such roles as the Ghost and Claudis in Hamlet and Mr. Bumble in Oliver. He regularly tours Europe and the U.S. with his repertoire of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dickens and Tolkien dramatizations."