A Hobbit Journey, Matthew Dickerson
A Hobbit Journey, Matthew Dickerson
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A Hobbit Journey
Discovering the Enchantment of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth

Author: Matthew Dickerson

Narrator: Alan Sklar

Unabridged: 12 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 09/01/2012

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Discover the enchantment of Tolkien’s Middle-earth…

“What are the costs of military victory? Is mercy sometimes too expensive? Can torture ever be justified? Are there any moral absolutes in a world of competing faiths and cultures? A Hobbit Journey traces these and many other issues through their surprisingly detailed presentation in Tolkien’s fiction. If anyone should still doubt Tolkien’s applicability and relevance to the 21st century, this is the book to put in their hands.” 
-Thomas Shippey,author of J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century

“J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories are countries full of treasure that will go undiscovered and unappreciated unless we learn how to be attentive treasure hunters. Matthew Dickerson writes as one who has spent his summers in the Shire, hiked every trail in Mirkwood Forest, taken counsel from Gandalf, and argued with Gollum and Smaug. It’s as though he sharpened the tools of his intellect in deep conversation with Tolkien himself. He will prove to be a thought-provoking guide through Middle-earth whether you’re a frequent visitor there or a newcomer ready for the adventure of a lifetime.” 
-Jeffrey Overstreet, author of Auralia’s Colors and Through a Screen Darkly

“A Hobbit Journey instantly engages readers with its combination of scholarly knowledge and love for J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. Matthew Dickerson resists imposing his own rigid, limiting thesis and instead interprets the text by simply pointing out to fellow readers what is there. In doing so, he illuminates the power of Tolkien’s stories to challenge, delight, and transform us.”
-Colin Duriez, author of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Gift of Friendship and J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend

About The Author

Matthew Dickerson (PhD, Cornell University) is a professor at Middlebury College in Vermont, a writer, and the director of the New England Young Writer’s Conference at Bread Loaf. His previous works include From Homer to Harry Potter; The Mind and the Machine; Narnia and the Fields of Arbol: The Environmental Vision of C.S. Lewis; and Ents, Elves and Eriador: The Environmental Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joshua

Listening to this book probably impacted my perception of it more than anything else, because the reader was immaculate. Though it became a bit of a pain when Matthew Dickerson's endless use of semicolons and multi-part sentences made it impossible to just turn off my car so I could go inside to my......more

Goodreads review by Aaron

Is there any spiritual significance in The Lord of the Rings? A Hobbit Journey: Discovering the Enchantment of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth, by Matthew T. Dickerson, is a wonderful book to help you better see the truth in Tolkien's stories. Reading like a series of connected essays, this book is......more

I came late to the Lord of The Rings fandom. While I missed out on quite a few things, I'm now grateful I missed out on the LOTR movies (the Peter Jackson ones). At least, that's the impression I have after reading A Hobbit Journey. A Hobbit Journey is an analysis of the LOTR books, including the pre......more


Quotes

“What are the costs of military victory? Is mercy sometimes too expensive? Can torture ever be justified? Are there any moral absolutes in a world of competing faiths and cultures? A Hobbit Journey traces these and many other issues through their surprisingly detailed presentation in Tolkien’s fiction. If anyone should still doubt Tolkien’s applicability and relevance to the 21st century, this is the book to put in their hands.”
—Thomas Shippey, author of J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century

“J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories are countries full of treasure that will go undiscovered and unappreciated unless we learn how to be attentive treasure hunters. Matthew Dickerson writes as one who has spent his summers in the Shire, hiked every trail in Mirkwood Forest, taken counsel from Gandalf, and argued with Gollum and Smaug. It’s as though he sharpened the tools of his intellect in deep conversation with Tolkien himself. He will prove to be a thought-provoking guide through Middle-earth whether you’re a frequent visitor there or a newcomer ready for the adventure of a lifetime.”
—Jeffrey Overstreet, author of Auralia’s Colors and Through a Screen Darkly

A Hobbit Journey instantly engages readers with its combination of scholarly knowledge and love for J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. Matthew Dickerson resists imposing his own rigid, limiting thesis and instead interprets the text by simply pointing out to fellow readers what is there. In doing so, he illuminates the power of Tolkien’s stories to challenge, delight, and transform us.”
—Colin Duriez, author of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Gift of Friendship and J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend