Hobbits are synonymous with Middle-earth. They are the half-pint heroes of "The Lord of the Rings," while "The Hobbit" is literally named after one of them. But when it comes to earlier stories from J ...

In a world brimming with towering wizards, ax-wielding warriors, and treasure-hoarding dragons, the hobbits in The Lord of the Rings are an unlikely bunch of heroes. Known for their quiet resilience, ...