The Hobbit: A Journey into Maturity (Twayne's Masterwork Studies, Mws 149)

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Summary: Well he did at least read the book
Review: Green approaches the Hobbit as serious literature and undertakes to apply archetypal analysis along with some of the tools of physcological criticism. Not much help for a casual reader, but if you have a background in literaty critical theory an interesting explanation of the symbolism of the work.

Green analyses the 2nd edition text of the Hobbit without reference to its sequal, The Lord of the Rings. Those wanting more information about Hobbits or their world must look elsewhere. But if you already understand the plot and are seeking to probe more deeply within the context of modern literary theories, this book may well form a part (though not an overly large one) of that journey.