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The Tolkien Reader
by J.R.R. Tolkien

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Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Brand: Random House
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1986-11-12
ISBN: 0345345061
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Del Rey

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Book Review: A Must-Have for Tolkien Buffs
Summary: 4 Stars

A Tolkien Reader is perfect for those who love Tolkien's work and are interested in the man himself. "Tree and Leaf" is a fantastic essay in the ways of myth and legend, and really taught me a lot about the very nature of not only the fantasy world, but our own as well. "Beortnoth" wasn't quite so interesting, but "Farmer Giles of Ham" was absolutely hilarious. "Leaf by Niggle," Tolkien's only allegory, is quite touching, and reveals a lot about Tolkien's view of his place in the world. The poetry at the end is positively beautiful. An excellent anthology of Tolkien's lesser-known and shorter works.

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