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Tales from the Perilous Realm

by J. R. R. Tolkien

Tolkien’s shorter journeys beyond Middle-earth

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Tolkien’s shorter journeys beyond Middle-earth

This collection brings together five works in different forms: the toy-dog adventures of *Roverandom*, the comic dragon encounter in *Farmer Giles of Ham*, Tom Bombadil’s verse tales, the passage into Faery in *Smith of Wootton Major*, and the painter’s strange journey in *Leaf by Niggle*. The settings range from a farmer’s encounter with a dragon to a magical realm reached through a feast, while hobbits, giants, trolls, and other fantastical figures appear across the collection. Together, the stories offer a compact view of Tolkien’s varied fantasy storytelling beyond the central Middle-earth narratives.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Tolkien readers interested in stories beyond the main Middle-earth books
  • Readers seeking a collection that combines prose tales and verse
  • Fantasy readers drawn to dragons, hobbits, Faery, and other fantastical settings

Themes

Fantasy and enchantmentJourneys and adventureArt and imaginationFolklore-inspired storytelling

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Book overview

The definitive collection of Tolkien's classic "fairie" tales, in the vein of The Hobbit, illustrated by Oscar winner Alan Lee.

The book is the perfect opportunity for fans of Middle-earth to enjoy some of Tolkien's often overlooked yet most creative storytelling. With dragons and sand sorcerers, sea monsters and hobbits, knights and dwarves, this collection contains all the classic elements for Tolkien buffs of all ages.

Roverandom is the story of a toy dog who becomes enchanted by a sand sorcerer. He gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures.

Farmer Giles of Ham is the tale of a fat, unheroic farmer who, having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant, is called upon to do battle when the dragon Chrysophylax comes to town.

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells, in verse, of Tom's many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls.

Smith of Wootton Major takes us on a journey to the Land of Faery, thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.

Leaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle, who sets out to paint the perfect tree.
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