Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is a book by Corey Olsen assessing J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Hobbit, in a style for the common reader. Looking at chapter by chapter, Corey Olsen discusses themes of the nature of evil, free will, luck and divine providence, and Bilbo Baggins' own development in the story. It was published in August, 2013 by HarperCollins.
- "Most readers race through The Hobbit at breakneck speed, drawn onward by the exciting plot. Professor Olsen encourages us to slow down and take the scenic route, savoring each chapter. Through close, careful explication, he points out significant details and hidden themes; he's particularly good at pointing our how Tolkien uses poems as characterization."
- —John D. Rateliff
An audiobook version read by Olsen is also available, through Audible.
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- The History of The Hobbit: Mr Baggins and Return to Bag-End
- The Annotated Hobbit
- A Look Behind The Lord of the Rings
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