The Hobbit: Prequel or Original Work?: A Compendium to the Relationship Between J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and Its Sequel, The Lord of the Rings

Although it isn’t very common, there are some that actually believe J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit to be a prequel to his later work, The Lord of the Rings. If it’s so rare, why did I write it, then? Well, I guess it’s just a subject that interests me. You may already know the answer. Or maybe you aren’t sure. Either way, you have to be curious to read this little book. Give it a try: it will only take you ten minutes . . . .