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A review by draybikus
Tales from the Perilous Realm: "Farmer Giles of Ham", "Leaf by Niggle", "Adventures of Tom Bombadil" and "Smith of Wootton Major" by J.R.R. Tolkien
5.0
If you miss Tolkien and want to understand what fairy tales are in the view of the father of Middle-earth, I highly recommend this book. There are five stories in this collection, completely different in temperament and style (one is even in verse), so I think everyone will find something to their liking.
The main characters in these tales are ordinary people (and a dog) who encounter the magical world of Faerie. Some of these encounters bring joy, wealth, and inspiration, while others - misadventures and other worries. One thing is constant: the heroes always honourably endure the ordeal and in the end, are not the same as before.
I would especially like to single out The Leaf by Niggle. It is a beautiful allegory of the creator and their work, and, as researchers say, a reflection of Tolkien's own working method: just as Niggle adds more and more leaves and branches to his Tree, so Tolkien built the universe of Middle-Earth layer by layer.
And I can't help but draw your attention to the charming Roverandom - the story of a dog turned into a toy by an irritated wizard. A fascinating plot and off-the-charts cuteness guaranteed :) If the other tales in the collection are designed for a more mature and understanding reader, then this one is great for kids.
The main characters in these tales are ordinary people (and a dog) who encounter the magical world of Faerie. Some of these encounters bring joy, wealth, and inspiration, while others - misadventures and other worries. One thing is constant: the heroes always honourably endure the ordeal and in the end, are not the same as before.
I would especially like to single out The Leaf by Niggle. It is a beautiful allegory of the creator and their work, and, as researchers say, a reflection of Tolkien's own working method: just as Niggle adds more and more leaves and branches to his Tree, so Tolkien built the universe of Middle-Earth layer by layer.
And I can't help but draw your attention to the charming Roverandom - the story of a dog turned into a toy by an irritated wizard. A fascinating plot and off-the-charts cuteness guaranteed :) If the other tales in the collection are designed for a more mature and understanding reader, then this one is great for kids.