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Other Works by Tolkien
"Poems from 'The Hobbit'," "A Tolkien Reader," "Roverandom," "Smith of Wootton Major and Farmer Giles of Ham," and other titles from the creator of Middle-earth. Note: These titles are listed in alphabethical order.
"Bilbo's Last Song"
First published in , by. "Bilbo's Last Song" is considered by many to be Tolkien's epilogue to his classic work "The Lord of the Rings." As Bilbo Baggins takes his final voyage to the Undying Lands, he must say goodbye to Middle-earth. Poignant and lyrical, the song is both a longing to set forth on his ultimate journey, and a tender farewell to friends left behind. Pauline Baynes' jewel-like illustrations lushly depict both this final voyage and scenes from "The Hobbit," as Bilbo remembers his first journey while he prepares for his last. 'Hardcover' Edition Hutchinson Children's Books hardcover edition.
"Farmer Giles of Ham"
First published in 1949, by George Allen & Unwin. Farmer Giles was fat, and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life. Then one day, a giant blundered on to his land. Farmer Giles managed to scare him away, and instantly became a hero. So it was natural that when the dragon Chrysophylax visited the area, it was Farmer Giles who was to do battle with it. 'Hardcover' Edition Houghton Mifflin 50th anniversary cloth-bound hardcover edition, complete with map, original story outline, original first-edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes, and the author's notes for an unpublished sequel.
HarperCollins 'Paperback' Edition The equally popular HarperCollins pocket-book edition. Great for trips and vacations.
"Finn and Hengest"
First published in 1982, by Allen & Unwin. Tolkien is most widely known as the author of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," but he was also a distinguished scholar in the field of Mediaeval English language and literature. His most significant contribution to Anglo-Saxon studies is to be found in his lectures on Finn and Hengest (pronounced Hen-jist), two fifth-century heroes in northern Europe. The story is told in two Old English poems, "Beowulf" and "The Fights at Finnesburg," but told so obscurely and allusively that its interpretation had been a matter of controversy for over 100 years. Bringing his unique combination of philological erudition and poetic imagination to the task, however, Tolkien revealed a classic tragedy of divided loyalties, of vengeance, blood and death. Tolkien's original and persuasive solution of the many problems raised by the story ranged widely through the early history and legend of the Germanic peoples. The story has the added attraction that it describes the events immediately preceding the first Germanic invasion of Britain which was led by Hengest himself. This book will be of interest not only to students of Old English and all those interested in the history of northern Europe and Anglo-Saxon England, but also admirers of "The Lord of the Rings" who will be fascinated to see how Tolkien handled a story which he did not invent. 'Softcover' Edition The HarperCollins 'trade' 'softcover' edition.
"Letters From Father Christmas"
First published in 1976, George Allen & Unwin.
Tolkien at his relaxed and ingenious best.
Every December, an envelope from the North Pole would arrive for Tolkien's children. Inside would be a letter in strange, spidery handwriting and a beautiful color drawing. The letters told wonderful tales of life at the North Pole: how all the reindeer scattered presents all over the place; how the accident-prone Polar Bear climbed the North Pole and fell through the roof of Father Christmas's house; how he broke the Moon into four pieces and made the Man in it fall into the back garden; how there were wars with a troublesome horde of goblins. Sometimes the Polar Bear would scrawl a note, adding yet more humor to the stories. No reader, young or old, can fail to be charmed by the inventiveness of Tolkien's Father Christmas Letters. 'Hardcover' Edition Houghton Mifflin's prestige format hardcover edition.
"Father Christmas Letters 'Mini-Book"
First published on October 1, 1998, by Houghton Mifflin. The perfect stocking stuffer! A holiday classic repackaged in a mini-book edition. This delightful gift book originates from the beautiful letters and drawings that Tolkien, the master of Middle-earth writing in the guise of Father Christmas, sent to his children over a twenty-year period. Perfect for reading aloud to children, yet collectible for adults, this enchanting book will bring Father Christmas to a whole new generation of readers. 'Hardcover' Edition Houghton Mifflin's hardcover 'mini-book' edition. Trim size is 2.75 × 2.75 inches.
"Poems From 'The Hobbit'"
First published on December 13, 1999, by Houghton Mifflin. J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" is an epic tale of magical adventure that has captivated children and adults for more than sixty years. Its success comes from its combination of flawless storytelling and enchanting writing, including these twelve delightful poems. This miniature book, illustrated with thirty of Tolkien's own paintings and drawings, contains all the poems, plus Gollum's eight famous riddles, and will be a perfect keepsake for lovers of "The Hobbit" and Tolkien's Middle-earth. 'Hardcover' Edition Houghton Mifflin's hardcover 'mini-book' edition. Trim size is 3 × 3.5 inches.
"Roverandom"
First published in 1998, by HarperCollins.
"There's still no one quite like Tolkien, and this utterly charming tale will please readers of all ages."
In 1925, four-year-old Michael Tolkien lost his beloved toy dog on the beach. To console him, his father, Tolkien, improvised a story about Rover, a real dog who is magically transformed into a toy and is forced to seek out the wizard who wronged him in order to be returned to normal. This charming tale, peopled by a sand-sorcerer and a terrible dragon, by the king of the sea and the Man-in-the-Moon, endured several drafts over the years. Now, more than seventy years later, the adventures of Rover are published for the first time. Rich in wit and wordplay, "Roverandom" is edited and introduced by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond and illustrated with Tolkien's own delightful drawings. 'Hard' & 'Softcover' Editions Houghton Mifflin's standard cloth-bound hardcover and softcover editions. Designed for schools, libraries, and obsessive Tolkien collectors.
HarperCollins 'Paperback' Edition The equally popular HarperCollins pocket-book edition. Great for trips and vacations.
"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
First published in 1925, by Oxford University Press. "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," as well as "Pearl," and "Sir Orfeo," are masterpieces of a remote and exotic age—the age of chivalry, wizards, knights, and holy quests. Yet it is only in the unique artistry and imagination of J.R.R. Tolken that the language, romance, and power of these great stories comes to life for modern readers, in this masterful and compelling new translation. Ballantine 'Paperback' Edition The always popular Random House/Ballantine pocket-book edition. Perfect for trips and vacations.
"Smith of Wootton Major"
First published in 1967, George Allen & Unwin. Two bewitching fantasies by J.R.R. Tolkien. In "Smith of Wootton Major," Tolkien explores the gift of fantasy, and what it means to the life and character of the man who receives it. "Farmer Giles of Ham" tells a delightfully ribald mock-heroic tale, where a dragon who invades a town refuses to fight, and a farmer is chosen to slay him. Ballantine 'Paperback' Edition The always popular Random House/Ballantine pocket-book edition. Great for trips and vacations.
"The Tolkien Reader"
First published in , by. An invitation to Tolkien's world. This rich treasury includes Tolkien's most beloved short fiction, plus his essay on fantasy. "Farmer Giles of Ham." An imaginative history of the distant and marvelous past that introduces the rather unheroic Farmer Giles, whose efforts to capture a somewhat untrustworthy dragon will delight readers everywhere. "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil." A collection of verse in praise of Tom Bombadil, that staunch yet mysterious friend of the Hobbits in "The Lord of the Rings." "On Fairy-stories." Professor Tolkien's now-famous essay on the form of the fairy story and the treatment of fantasy. Ballantine 'Paperback' Edition The always popular Random House/Ballantine pocket-book edition. Great for trips and vacations.
"Tolkien Fantasy Tales"
First published in August, 2003, by Random House/Ballantine. Tolkien literary masterwork "The Lord of the Rings" turned fantasy books from slightly odd literary blips into a full-blown genre. Not quite as well-known are his smaller fantasy tales, translations and the backdrop of Middle-earth itself. Now his lesser-known (but still wonderful) books are released in this boxed boxed set. "The Tolkien Reader" is a mishmash of material both by and about Tolkien, including an essay by noted fantasy writer Peter Beagle, a short play, a story/reflection on writing and mortality, the hilarious comic fantasy "Farmer Giles of Ham," and a series of poems—ranging from gloomy to cute to sad—focusing on Tom Bombadil and Middle-earth. "The Silmarillion" is a the type of book that many authors have tried to emulate, but still stands unrivalled: The Bible of Middle-earth. This is the history of the Elves and Middle-earth, from Eru (God) creating the world and the races on it, through wars and disasters, until the events of "Lord of the Rings" itself, when the Elves finally leave Middle-earth forever. "Unfinished Tales" fills in a few of the mystery gaps in "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." Want to know more about Gandalf, Bilbo, Galadriel, and other people in Middle-earth? This collection of writings, organized by Tolkien's son, offers more insights into the world of Middle-earth. "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" steps out of Tolkien's imagination, and into classic Arthurian fantasy. It's the story of Sir Gawain, and how after being challenged by a mysterious Green Knight, must forfeit his own head. Added on to it are Tolkien's translations of the beautiful poem "Pearl," and "Sir Orfeo," a tale rooted in the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice. Tolkien's full writing range is put on display in these books. He wrote comic fantasy about inept farmers and easily-intimidated dragons, and he also wrote sweeping fictional histories that spanned thousands of years. He wrote cute poems about dancing elf kids, melancholy poetry, and upbeat songs about the Man in the Moon. He wrote elaborate backstories for Middle-earth, but also translated the classic Arthurian tale of Sir Gawain. In these stories, he proved that he could write (and translate) just about any style of fantasy imaginable, without it seeming stale or strained. From charming to mind-bogglingly complicated, the "Tolkien Fantasy Tales" are a great way to introduce yourself to the full range of Tolkien's genius. Think you've seen it all with "Lord of the Rings"? You ain't seen nothing yet... Ballantine 'Paperback' Editions The always popular Random House/Ballantine pocket-book editions. Great for trips and vacations.
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