The Hobbit Audiobook (Free)

Dwarves, elves, goblins, trolls, dragons and wizards – these are the ingredients of J.R.R. Tolkien’s great illusion, the prelude to GOD, THE FATHER of The Bands, now the subject of a major feature film series. The hero from the story is normally Bilbo Baggins, a home-loving unambitious hobbit who’s abruptly thrust into what turns out to be the biggest adventure of his existence. Guided by Gandalf the wizard, Bilbo and an organization of dwarves set out to destroy Smaug the Wonderful, a ferocious dragon who guards a treasure hoard. Their trip contains many dangers, and in facing them the reluctant Bilbo’s great resourcefulness and courage surprises everyone – not really least himself! Since it was initially broadcast in 1968, this BBC Radio 4 dramatisation has become a classic in its right, properly evoking Tolkien’s marvelous other world and its enchanting, fantastic inhabitants.