Hobbitus Ille

Fascinating for Latin learners and Tolkien fans of all ages, The Hobbit has been translated into Latin for the first time since its release 75 years ago. Translated worldwide into more than 60 modern languages, Hobbitus Ille is now finally being published in Latin and will be of interest to anyone learning the language, whether in school or at a higher level. In the great tradition of publishing famous children's books in Latin, professional classicist and lifelong Tolkien fan Mark Walker offers a skillful translation of the entire book. His attention to detail, including the adaptation of Tolkien's songs and verses into classical Latin metrics, will captivate and entertain readers of all abilities, even those with only minimal knowledge of the language. The complete text, along with Latinized maps and illustrations, is excellent for schoolchildren and students who are learning.