How Long to Read J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit"

How Long Does it Take to Read J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit"?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 58 minutes to read J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" by Robert T. Tally Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book is a critical introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, but it also advances an argument about the novel in the context of Tolkien’s larger literary and philosophical project. Notwithstanding its canonical place in the fantasy genre, The Hobbit is ultimately a historical novel. It does not refer directly to any “real” historical events, but it both enacts and conceptualizes history in a way that makes it real. Drawing on Marxist literary criticism and narrative theory, this book examines the form and content of Tolkien’s work, demonstrating how the heroic romance is simultaneously employed and subverted by Tolkien in his tale of an unlikely hero, “quite a little fellow in a wide world,” who nonetheless makes history. First-time readers of Tolkien, as well as established scholars and fans, will enjoy this engaging and accessible study of The Hobbit.

How long is J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit"?

J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" by Robert T. Tally Jr. is 116 pages long, and a total of 29,696 words.

This makes it 39% the length of the average book. It also has 36% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 42 minutes to read J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" aloud.

What Reading Level is J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit"?

J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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