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Hobbitus Ille: The Latin Hobbit

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By (author): J. R. R. Tolkien

Translated by: Mark Walker

Fascinating for Latin learners and for Tolkien fans of all ages, The Hobbit has been translated into Latin for the first time since its publication 75 years ago.

In foramine terrae habitabat hobbitus. (In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit.)

The Hobbit, is one of the worlds most popular classic stories, appealing to adults as much as to the children for whom J.R.R. Tolkien first wrote the book. Translated worldwide into more than 60 modern languages, now Hobbitus Ille is finally published in Latin, and will be of interest to all those who are studying the language, whether at school or at a higher level.

In the great tradition of publishing famous childrens books in Latin, professional classicist and lifelong Tolkien fan Mark Walker provides a deft translation of the entire book. His attention to detail, including the transformation of Tolkiens songs and verses into classical Latin metres, will fascinate and entertain readers of all ability, even those with only a minimal acquaintance with the language.

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Product Details
  • Weight: 400g
  • Dimensions: 135 x 204mm
  • Publication Date: 13 Sep 2012
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780007445219

About J. R. R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien is creator of Middle-earth and author of The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. He was awarded a CBE and an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Oxford University and died in 1973.Mark Walker has taught Latin to adults and children for several years. His published work includes the English translation of Geoffrey of Monmouths The Life of Merlin (Vita Merlini) the historical novel Amida and three Latin-themed books: Annus Horribilis: Latin for Everyday Life Annus Mirabilis: More Latin for Everyday Life and Britannica Latina: 2000 Years of British Latin. He is also the founder and editor of VATES: The Journal of New Latin Poetry.

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