Tales from the Perilous Realm
Roverandom and Other Classic Faery Stories
(Author) J.R.R. Tolkien Tolkien, J R REnchanted by a sand-sorcerer, the toy dog Roverandom explores a world filled with strange and fabulous creatures; the fat and unheroic Farmer Giles of Ham is called upon to do battle with the dragon Chrysophylax; Hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls partake in the adventures of Tom Bombadil; Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the land of Faery via the magical ingredients of a giant cake; and Niggle the painter sets out to paint the perfect tree. The definitive collection of J.R.R. Tolkien's acclaimed short stories and poems affirms his status as a master storyteller for readers young and old, and its accompanied for the first time with delightful illustrations by Alan Lee.
J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien was a British author, philologist, and academic, best known for his high fantasy works, particularly "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. His writing style is characterized by intricate world-building, rich mythology, and complex languages. Tolkien's contributions to literature include popularizing the fantasy genre and inspiring generations of writers and readers with his epic tales of Middle-earth. His most famous work, "The Lord of the Rings," has had a lasting impact on the fantasy genre and remains a beloved classic in literature.
Tolkien, J R R
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