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Loading... The Tolkien Reader (edition 1976)by J.R.R. Tolkien
Work InformationThe Tolkien Reader by J. R. R. Tolkien
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Another wonderful addition to any Tolkien lover's collection. This little book is especially interesting because it has a non-fiction essay about the fantasy, or rather more specifically "faerie" genre of literature, which gives insight into some of Tolkien's motivations behind his writing. It also includes a faerie story following the critical essay, a short play about a battle in England in 991 AD, an origin story of an old kingdom in Cornwall, and then a collection of poetry related to, and written by characters of, The Lord of the Rings. So is a smattering of different things that would appeal to all readers who enjoy Tolkien. ( ) A gathering of short works by tolkien, with a kind introduction by peter s. Beagle. It contains the /author's perceptive essay "Tree and Leaf", about fantasy writing, the Short story, "Farmer Giles of Ham", a playlet drawn from the "lay of the Battle of Maldon," and "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" a set of verses. it is very satisfying as a tour of the man and his secondary works. no reviews | add a review
Is contained inContainsOn Fairy-Stories by J. R. R. Tolkien (indirect) Leaf by Niggle by J. R. R. Tolkien (indirect)
Stories, poems and an essay by the author of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." No library descriptions found. |
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