The Tolkien Reader
The Tolkien Reader by J.R.R. Tolkien is a reprint edition published by Random House Worlds on November 12, 1986. This collection features a variety of stories, poems, and essays that showcase Tolkien’s literary range beyond his well-known works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Readers will find an assortment of fantastical adventures and insightful commentaries that delve into the nature of fantasy narratives and storytelling.
Within this 272-page volume, Tolkien presents notable pieces such as “On Fairy-stories” and the short story “Leaf by Niggle,” which explore the intricacies of fantasy writing. The book also includes “The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm’s Son,” a short play inspired by a historical battle, and “Farmer Giles of Ham,” which humorously recounts the tale of an unheroic farmer and a dragon. Additionally, “The Adventures of Tom Bombadil” offers a charming collection of verses celebrating a beloved character from The Lord of the Rings. This edition provides a comprehensive look at Tolkien’s contributions to fiction, fantasy, and epic storytelling.
Official synopsis Publisher
An absorbing collection of stories, poems, and commentaries by the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
Renowned around the world as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien was also a distinguished academic and professor whose writings and lectures expand beyond the scope of his beloved Middle-earth. From short stories of fantastical adventures to essays on imagination and the narrative form, The Tolkien Reader gathers some of these fascinating and hard-to-find works into one volume.
Tree and Leaf: Professor Tolkien’s now-famous essay “On Fairy-stories” and the short story “Leaf by Niggle” examine and illustrate the form and treatment of fantasy narratives.
The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm’s Son: A short play inspired by The Battle of Malden, an Old English poem with no ending and no beginning that describes a historical tenth-century battle between the English and Viking invaders.
Farmer Giles of Ham: An imaginative history of the distant past that follows the unheroic Farmer Giles as he attempts to capture a somewhat untrustworthy dragon.
The Adventures of Tom Bombadil: A delightful collection of verse in praise of Tom Bombadil, staunch friend of the hobbits in The Lord of the Rings.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Tolkien Reader” about?
Who is the author of “The Tolkien Reader”?
When was “The Tolkien Reader” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Tolkien Reader”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
