In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.Tolkien’s simple opening line to his book The Hobbit wasn’t merely the first sentence to a children’s story of adventure, bravery, and dragons: this sentence is the first step in our own adventure of wandering Middle-earth. That unassuming yet provocative line opens us to a much wider world, to the epic struggle of good vs evil, of light overcoming the Shadow.Today we’ll examine the origins of Tolkien’s first published work of fiction, The Hobbit.Exclusive discounts for you: https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/Find contact info, social media links, discounts and more on the Lore of the Rings website: https://www.ringspodcast.com/Support the show with a wafer of lembas: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lotrpodcastThis podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lotrpodSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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