A revised and expanded edition of Tolkien's own Hobbit-inspired poetry, including previously unpublished poems and notes, and beautiful illustrations by Narnia artist Pauline Baynes. One of the most intriguing characters in The Lord of the Rings, the amusing and enigmatic Tom Bombadil also appears in verses said to have been written by Hobbits and preserved in the "Red Book" with stories of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins and their friends. The Adventures of Tom Bombadil collects these and other poems, mainly concerned with legends and jests of the Shire at the end of the Third Age. This edition includes earlier versions of some of Tolkien's poems, a fragment of a prose story with Tom Bombadil, comprehensive notes by acclaimed Tolkien scholars Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond, and stunning illustrations by Narnia artist Pauline Baynes.
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.