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: They seek to reclaim the Dwarven gold and their ancestral home from the dragon, Smaug. Key Encounters

On the surface, The Hobbit is a treasure hunt. But the series explores profound themes: The Hobbit series

Published in 1937, The Hobbit, or There and Back Again follows , a home-loving hobbit who is swept away on a quest by the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield . Their mission is to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its vast treasure from the dragon Smaug . : They seek to reclaim the Dwarven gold

For a newcomer, diving into the series can be confusing. Here is the recommended "critical order": Smaug. Key Encounters On the surface