Article Title
Abstract
Notes that although Tolkien believed at first that he had invented the word “hobbit,” he became concerned that he might have encountered it and subconsciously reproduced it. Reviews a number of possible sources of the word suggested by scholars.
Recommended Citation
O'Brien, Donald
(1989)
"On the Origin of the Name "Hobbit","
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature: Vol. 16
:
No.
2
, Article 6.
Available at:
https://dc.swosu.edu/mythlore/vol16/iss2/6
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