In chapter 3 Tolkien often refers to himself, such as, "I wish I had more time to tell you even a few tales..." Why does he do this?

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this question can be found in chapter 3

Asked by janam b #341921 on 10/21/2013 11:54 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/21/2013 12:05 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/21/2013 12:05 PM

Tolkein's narrator talks to the reader in order to draw him/her personally into the story.

The Hobbit