The Hobbit is a fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published in 1937. The story follows the adventures of a hobbit named BILBO Baggins and his nephew Frodo Baggins as they embark on a quest to destroy a powerful magical ring. The two characters are central to the story, with BILBO being the protagonist and Frodo being the main protagonist. Both characters are integral to the plot and their names are often used interchangeably when referring to The Hobbit.