Lesson Summary

The Walking Song is a piece of poetry from J. R. R. Tolkien's world of Middle-earth, fictionally written by the character Bilbo Baggins. It is featured in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Key points about The Walking Song:

• The original version is recited by Bilbo at the end of his journey back to the Shire, expressing the cyclical nature of roads and the return home.
• There are three versions of the song, each sung or spoken by different characters in various situations during their travels.
• The song reflects themes of journeys, paths, and the unknown destinations ahead.

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