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For questions about The Hobbit, a 1937 Children's novel by Tolkien. Please always use with the [tolkiens-legendarium] tag. For questions about the film adaptations use in conjunction with the film tags, [an-unexpected-journey], etc.

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What are the revisions in the (Revised Edition) of The Hobbit?

It sounds like your wife has this one (goodreads.com), the same edition as mine. The revision was made after Tolkien began work on The Lord of the Rings, to tie in the history and nature of the Ring …
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What role does Radagast the Brown play in "The Hobbit"?

Like Legolas, Radagast doesn't actually appear in The Hobbit, although he is mentioned briefly by Gandalf and is a friend of Beorn who does appear. The upcoming movies are based- somewhat loosely perh …
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How could Thranduil have met a dragon?

In The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Thranduil The conversation implies that Thranduil has been in battle with a dragon. Considering that he leads a Silvan kingdom far to the east and south of w …
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