THE ADVENTURES OF TOM BOMBADIL

by J. R. R. Tolkien ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 22, 1963

Scholar/author of The Hobbit has deciphered some more verses from ""The Red Book"", his own private, old and worn manuscript. Old Tom, too large for a Hobbit and assuredly too squat for a human, ""wrote"" verses that roll along in strange meters and weird words. The world of hidden things near a faraway stream: the Badger-folk, the narrow dwellers, water-rats and nymphs form a small part of Tolkien's unique, entertaining land. The book is a challenge for the narrator, who will find these poems-- especially ""Errantry""--difficult fun to read aloud. The stone troll, Tom and other creations are memorable acquaintances who will doubtless be enjoyed,-- perhaps more adults than children.

Pub Date: Oct. 22, 1963

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1963

Categories: CHILDREN'S