The Adventures of Tom Bombadil - Softcover

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 039526801X ISBN 13: 9780395268018

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, 1978

Synopsis

A volume of songs, rhymes and poems from "The Red Book". They tell of Tom's encounters with Goldberry, with Old Man Willow, who tries to trap Tom inside his trunk, with the Badger-folk, and with the ghostly Barrow-wight, as well as with a princess, trolls, dwarves and legendary beasts.

About this title

Review:

‘Professor Tolkien revealed in the verses scattered through The Hobbit that he had a talent for songs, riddling rhymes, and a kind of balladry. In The Adventures of Tom Bombadil the talent can be seen to be close to genius.’
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About the Author:

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 039526801X
• ISBN 13: 9780395268018
• Binding: Paperback