"That's All Sob Stuff": Tolkien Debunked One Of The Biggest Misconceptions About The Hobbit 58 Years Ago

While J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga of Middle-earth often conjures images of weighty quests, his initial foray into this rich world, The Hobbit, is frequently miscategorized as a simple children's tale. Despite the presence of more lighthearted and adventurous elements, Tolkien himself firmly refuted the notion that his debut novel was specifically crafted for a young audience - although there is a great The Hobbit graphic novel that emphasizes its more whimsical elements.