Bilbo's Last Song

by J R R Tolkien

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Book Summary

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Bilbo's Last Song serves as a lyrical coda to the beloved narrative of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Presented as a poetic farewell from Bilbo Baggins as he departs Middle-earth, this brief but resonant work captures themes of closure, legacy, and the journey into the unknown. Through its gentle verses, Tolkien invites readers to contemplate the bittersweet nature of endings and the enduring hope found in new beginnings, all framed within the mythic landscapes that have come to define his literary world.

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