This is a wonderful audio book i am so in love with the narration and. Broadcast to mark the 3000th programme of the muchloved childrens series jackanory, the hobbit was transmitted over two weeks and 10 episodes in 1979. I have a wide selection of audiobooks on my ipod and, for myself, i rarely buy abridged versions but, as i know the hobbit, i thought a cd keeping to the main story would be better for them as there are substantial sections of additional but nonessential description. One of my favourite ever books, i have read it several times over the years. Not sure why youd want an audio book if youve read it. The bbc tv soundtrack of the acclaimed jackanory multivoice reading of the hobbit. Now corey olsen takes listeners deep within the text to uncover its secrets and delights. The hobbit with images the hobbit, audio books, audio books free. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Search results for the hobbit sorted by relevance page 1. Bilbo baggins is the sort of hobbit that doesnt want to have adventures, but they come to him anyway. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. It is written by celebrated and renowned book writer j.
The bbc edition is touted as an unabridged dramatization when in fact it comes in at three hours and 42 minutes long, which is roughly 33% of the unabridged text. The hobbit is a prequel to the lord of the rings trilogy. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, gandalf, and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey there and back again. They have been able to prune the story down to a reasonable 4h minutes much shorter than the 3 movies or the 11 hour unabridged version. Fabulous this is a wonderful audio book i am so in love with the narration and amazed by the quality. Bilbo baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit. He is the narrator of the unabridged audiobook editions of j. At the centre is the unsuspecting hero bilbo baggins, a homeloving, unambit. Concluding the story begun in the hobbit, this is the final part of tolkiens epic masterpiece, the lord of the rings, available as a complete and unabridged audiobook.
It is due to this series and other masterpieces like the hobbit and the silmarillion that tolkien is now hailed as the undisputed godfather of highfantasy literature. The fellowship of the ring, the first book of the lord of the rings series by j. Nov 29, 20 yall, i have already read this book but like way back in high school, i think. Plus you get an ensemble cast that breath life into the various characters. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. What is the best audiobook version of tolkiens the hobbit. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, bilbo becomes restless. The hobbit audiobook on cd christian book distributors. This book was written in 1937 and even today it is a best seller all over the world. Librivox founded in 2005 is a community of volunteers from all over the world who record public domain texts. The paper book was first published on september 21, 1937, and is set in the years 2941 to 2942 of the third age before the events of the lord of the rings audiobook.
I had never heard this audio rendering of the book, and looked forward very much to hearing it. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. Tolkien is now more famous than ever for being the man behind the classic lord of the rings trilogy of books. The author slowly pieces together the world by having characters not explain things to the reader, but instead to other characters. One of these is expertly immersing you in the world of middle earth. Concluding the story begun in the hobbit, this is the final part of tolkiens epic masterpiece, the lord of the rings, available as a complete and unabridged audiobook the armies of the dark lord sauron are massing as his evil shadow spreads ever wider. There and back again j r r tolkien unabridged audiobook read by. Tolkiens famous saga, the prelude to the lord of the rings, has all the ingredients of fantasy and adventure. Aug 29, 20 the hobbit is the unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. When judging the hobbit, it is tempting to grade it straight against the lotr trilogy. Does anybody know of a lotr audio book that is free. There is also an abridged version of the hobbit audiobook, which is narrated by a full cast. We find how the book was composed, and what was changed between releases.
Bilbo baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit hole in bag end. The hobbit is one of the most widely read and bestloved books of the 20th century. Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as j. Tolkien who has authored many other bestselling books as well including the lord of the rings audiobook novels. However with all the hype of the movie and that badass trailer and the constant look at this new audiobook on audible, i could not resist and so, pickedthe hobbit up for an audio reread. The hobbit, either in book or this audio format, is my favorite way to suggest an introduction to tolkien to people who are unfamiliar with his work, or who say they dont like fantasy. I usually buy unabridged books but having skimmed most of the songs sections while reading the hobbit over the years felt that i did not really want to listen to all the songsrhymes etc. All librivox recordings are in the public domain in the usa and available as free downloads on. Simply put an unabridged audio book is read and recorded word for word. The hobbit is one of my most treasured books of my childhood, and the bbc radio dramatization is a solid treatment of the subject. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
I cant wait until my daughter is old enough to have this played to her. I would strongly recommend the unabridged audiobooks. I love the hobbit and this recording was exciting and wonderful to listen to at bedtime or while travelling. The outlines are printed obviously, and with great notes on what they are. The narration is a fine effort of a difficult book, resisting the temptation to overact. Tolkiens the lord of the rings, the hobbit audiobook is the tale of bilbo baggins who lives in the fictional land of middleearth, peopled with elves, dwarves, men, hobbits and other fictional creatures. Bilbo baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home. This is a wonderful audio book i am so in love with the narration and amazed by the quality. Every letter of the paper version is read out loud here. The radio dramatisation of the hobbit became a classic when it was first broadcast on bbc radio 4 in 1968 and it continues to delight today. Tolkiens the hobbit is a fun, thoughtful, and insightful companion volume, desig.
The silmarillion is an account of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world. The hobbit is a rather short book to begin with, it didnt really need an abridged copy. Men, dwarves, elves and ents unite forces to do battle agains the dark. Bilbo baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbithole in bag end. The hobbit is a classic book, a sort of prequel to the lord of the rings. The hobbit unabridged 10cd set audio cdaudio book j. They are my favorite audio books, i wish he did the hobbit too. Download the hobbit audiobook unabridged version instantly at this is the hobbit audiobook unabridged version, read by rob inglis. Narrator rob inglis will hold you and your children spellbound with his skillful portrayal of hobbits, dwarves, wizards, frightful creatures, enchanted beasts, epic battlesand a magical ring. Bilbo baggins agrees to help his wizard friend gandalf aid a group of dwarves seeking their lost treasure.
Listen to the hobbit audiobook the hobbit audiobook. Tolkien, is a book that excels in a number of things. The hobbit, there and back again j r r tolkien unabridged. I usually prefer to listen to unabridged books only, however, i desided to give this one a try, and i loved it. Patrick hogan,the book of lost tales, part one and two,unabridged. Daveeeed favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite march 15, 2019. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, bilbo baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. The armies of the dark lord sauron are massing as his evil shadow spreads ever wider.
I feel like audible should clearly mark abridged vs unabridged. I read through a section of the hobbit so please sit back, relax and enjoy the story. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j. The hobbit and lord of the rings complete gift set. Episodes were to be created however due to recent workload i have been unable to.
Like every other hobbit, bilbo baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. Audible audiobook this is an entertaining version of the hobbit. And afterward the comments valuable, connecting with, and exceptionally well done. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as elrond and galadriel took part. Though content to enjoy his cozy life, cheerful hobbit mr. This dramatization catches the spirit of the original and i highly recommend it. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the fellowship of the ring into a perilous quest and set the stage for the ultimate clash between the powers of good and evil. There is a trap, however, in reading the hobbit after reading the lotr. In the hobbit, he takes us on a journey as thrilling and unpredictable as the one in its famous sequel, the lord of the rings. Download hundreds of free audio books, mostly classics, to your mp3 player or computer. Recognised as a master of high fantasy around the globe, tolkiens skill for worldbuilding is arguably unrivalled.
An abridged audio book is shortened typically by an editor in a way that is meant to provide you with the best trade off between a valuable listening experience and your time. The story is a joy, as much as it was when i first read it at 10 years old. Inglis reading of the hobbit is the only unabridged edition of the book ever. The questions are different enough not to merge, but the same answer applies. The hobbit audiobook free online read by rob inglis. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat. Sauron, the dark lord, has gathered to him all the rings of power the means by which he intends to rule middleearth. Originally recorded in 1968, this is a full cast radio 4 production of the absolute classic the hobbit. The hobbit audiobook is a childrens novel based on a juvenile and fictional theme. The children of hurin, read by christopher lee and christopher tolkien, unabridged. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The fellowship of the ring, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the one ring. Rob inglis expertly bridges the gap between the whimsical, childlike aspects of tolkiens fantasy classic and the hints of darker things to come later in the lord of the rings.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I finished listening to the hobbit unabridged by j. Tolkiens approach, tone, style and intended audience was a. Continuing the story begun in the hobbit, this is the first part of tolkiens epic masterpiece, the lord of the rings, available as a complete and unabridged audiobook. The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive and epic book series, the lord of the rings. In my opinion the best audio book of the hobbit can be found here.
While these works by tolkien are obviously related, they are very, very different. The hobbit is a timeless classic, which is a tale of bilbo baggins, the wizard gandalf, gollum, and the spectacular world of middleearth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon smaug the magnificent. Robert inglis born in 1933 is an actor, writer, journalist, critic and producer who has primarily worked in australia and england. Listen and download free lotrs the hobbit audiobook by j. May 19, 2018 the hobbit, there and back again j r r tolkien unabridged audiobook read by skinnytecboy duration. I began listening almost immediately because i wanted to be prepared for the.
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