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This collection of poems and stories features some of Tolkien's most popular children's stories including "Farmer Giles of Ham", "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" and "Smith of Wootton Major" as well as his essay "On Fairy-Stories" which discusses the nature of fantasy.
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"A collection of pieces, 1949-75, that barely touches upon the Middle-Earth scenario for which Tolkien (1892-1973) is justly famous; overall, however, it renders a much more complete account of this scholar, poet, critic, and storyteller's talents. The charming, deceptively light poems of The Adventures of Tom Bambadil'' contain intriguing sidelights on Middle-Earth lore, while the dramatic poem The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth'' (unavailable in any other edition, '' according to the publisher), complete with scholarly introduction, describes the aftermath of the Battle of Maldon, which occurred in the year 991. The essay On Fairy-Stories'' has won critical acclaim, as have the tales Farmer Giles of Ham'' and Smith of Wootton Major, '' as well as the story that most closely reflects Tolkien's personal philosophy (Leaf by Niggle''). Some of these may be familiar, or available individually; still, this collection is a splendid accompaniment for existing fans, or an excellent introduction for newcomers."
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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on the 3rd January, 1892 at Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State, but at the age of four he and his brother were taken back to England by their mother. After his father’s death the family moved to Sarehole, on the south-eastern edge of Birmingham. Tolkien spent a happy childhood in the countryside and his sensibility to the rural landscape can clearly be seen in his writing and his pictures.
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- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0261102907
- ISBN 13 9780261102903
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages344
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J. R. R. Tolkien: Poems and Stories
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ISBN 13: 9780261102903
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Pauline Baynes (illustrator). First U.K. edition, preceding the 1994 American edition. Price-clipped dust jacket shows very minor wear and faint toning along top edge. Blue cloth boards are clean with no loss or fading to gold-stamped lettering. There are no marks or inscriptions to inside pages. Not ex-library. No remainder mark. Binding is firm. 342 pages. Seller Inventory # EDB03296
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Pauline Baynes (illustrator). J.R.R. Tolkien: Poems and Stories, published by HarperCollins, London, 1992. This collection of poems and stories features some of Tolkien's most popular children's stories, including Farmer Giles of Ham, Adventures of Tom Bombadil, Smith of Wootton Major and On Fairy-Stories. J.R.R. Tolkien: Poems and Stories, published by HarperCollins, London, 1992. ISBN 10: 0261102907 ISBN 13: 9780261102903 342 pages. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes. A collection of shorter works by the bestselling author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. Enhanced throughout with charming black-and-white illustrations, this varied collection showcases Tolkien's vast talents and will delight his fans and memorabilia collectors. This collection of poems and stories features some of Tolkien's most popular children's stories including "Farmer Giles of Ham", "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" and "Smith of Wootton Major" as well as his essay "On Fairy-Stories" which discusses the nature of fantasy. This anthology includes: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm's Son On Fairy Stories Leaf by Niggle Farmer Giles of Ham Smith of Wootton Major Hardcover. Condition: Good/Good. First U.K. edition, preceding the 1994 American edition. Dust jacket shows very minor wear and faint toning along top edge. Blue cloth boards are clean with no loss or fading to gold-stamped lettering. There are no marks or inscriptions to inside pages, except for a Christmas gift note. Not ex-library. No remainder mark. Binding is firm. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Seller Inventory # CLP0969
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