Tales From The Perilous RealmNever before published in a single volume, Tolkien’s four novellas (Farmer Giles of Ham, Leaf by Niggle, Smith of Wootton Major, and Roverandom) and one book of poems (The Adventures of Tom Bombadil) are gathered together for the first time. This new, definitive collection of works — which had appeared separately, in various formats, between 1949 and 1998 — comes with an illuminating introduction from esteemed author and Tolkien expert Tom Shippey as well as Tolkein’s most celebrated essay, “On Fairy-stories,” which astutely addresses the relationship between fairy tales and fantasy. The book is the perfect opportunity for fans of Middle-earth to enjoy some of Tolkien’s often overlooked yet most creative storytelling. With dragons and sand sorcerers, sea monsters and hobbits, knights and dwarves, this collection contains all the classic elements for Tolkien buffs of all ages. |
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User Review - Schneider - LibraryThingA sure 4 star possibly as high as 4.5 (I can't decide) audiobook from J.R.R. Tolkien. Read by a whole cast of readers, 'Tales from the Perilous Realm' are four short stories from the mind of Tolkien ... Read full review
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User Review - elenchus - LibraryThingI'd read several pieces here before, but not all, and decades ago. The essay "On Fairy-stories" is the best, though here relegated to Appendix. It is the only essay, and several of the remaining short ... Read full review
Contents
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FARMER GILES OF | |
THE MAN IN THE MOON CAME DOWN TOO SOON | |
THE STONE TROLL | |
PERRYTHEWINKLE | |
THE MEWLIPS | |
OLIPHAUNT | |
FASTITOCALON | |
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SHADOWBRIDE | |
FOREWORD | |
FARMER GILES OF | |
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM BOMBADIL | |
PREFACE | |
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM BOMBADIL | |
BOMBADIL GOES BOATING | |
ERRANTRY | |
PRINCESS | |
THE MAN IN THE MOON STAYED UP TOO LATE | |
THE HOARD | |
THE SEABELL | |
THE LAST SHIP | |
SMITH OF WOOTTON MAJOR | |
LEAF BY NIGGLE | |
ON FAIRYSTORIES | |
CHILDREN | |
RECOVERY ESCAPE CONSOLATION | |
NOTES | |
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Tales from the Perilous Realm (Deluxe Signed Edition) John Ronald Reuel Tolkien No preview available - 2009 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Tales From The Perilous Realm |
| Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Edition | illustrated, unabridged, reprint |
| Publisher | HarperCollins, 2012 |
| ISBN | 0547952090, 9780547952093 |
| Length | 432 pages |
| Subjects | › › Fiction / Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies Fiction / Fantasy / Epic Fiction / Fantasy / General Poetry / Epic |
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