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1. Stories of Wonders and Wanderings: The Hobbit and The Travels of Marco Polo.

Author

Morisi, Valérie

Subjects
CURIOSITIES & wonders in literature, BAGGINS, Bilbo (Fictional character)
Abstract

The article presents a critical analysis on the theme of wonders and wanderings in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit" and "The Travels of Marco Polo" by Rustichello da Pisa and Italian explorer Marco Polo. Topics discussed include both the works as tales of journeys, similarities in the protagonists of both the works with Bilbo Baggins in "The Hobbit" and Marco Polo, wonders of a diamond mountain described by Polo and dragon guarding a treasure in "The Hobbit."

Published
2019

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