The Hobbit

20th-Century Popular Fiction and its celebrated characters

An introduction to various authors and novels
7 excerpts from novels, and for every one of them background information on author and book

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Lesson duration is: 45 min

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20th-Century Popular Fiction and its celebrated characters

An introduction to various authors and novels
7 excerpts from novels, and for every one of them background information on author and book

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Lowbrow Literature

Highbrow Literature

Intellectual literature with deeper meanings and complex content

Fairly easy to read, focus is on entertainment

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The Hobbit

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What other fantasy books/films/games do you know?

Slide 4 - Mind map

What do you expect to read in a "fantasy book"?

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Who is the author of The Hobbit?

Slide 6 - Open question

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)

Author ánd university professor on Old and Middle English literature > The Hobbit, Lord of The Rings
Often seen as the father of modern fantasy literature
Characters based on characters from Old English literature and the usage of riddles which was prominent in Old English literature.

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Does the trailer appeal to you? Why (not)?

Slide 9 - Mind map

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The Hobbit

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Slide 4 - Mind map

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