Poems and Stories

HarperCollins, 1992. Blue hard cover in fresh, bright condition. Gilt titles on spine. Light foxing to page edges and end papers. No inscriptions or markings. Dust jacket is very tidy and is not price clipped.

A collection of shorter works by the bestselling author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. Enhanced throughout with charming black-and-white illustrations, this varied collection showcases Tolkien's vast talents and will delight his fans and memorabilia collectors. This collection of poems and stories features some of Tolkien's most popular children's stories including Farmer Giles of Ham, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Smith of Wootton Major as well as his essay On Fairy-Stories which discusses the nature of fantasy.