I highly recommend Farmer Giles of Ham, a slyly funny parody about the exploits of a reluctant…

… break from the stories of Middle-earth but still want to stick with Tolkien, he has more to offer! Chief among them in my opinion are his essay “On Fairy-stories” and short allegory “Leaf by Niggle,” both of which you can find in Tree and Leaf. Or are you looking for a holiday read? Check out Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas.
Exploring the Lore of Middle-earth: A Practical Guide
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Feb 7, 2024
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I highly recommend Farmer Giles of Ham, a slyly funny parody about the exploits of a reluctant dragon slayer. (Sound familiar?)
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We shall not cease from exploration / And the end of all our exploring / Will be to arrive where we started / And know the place for the first time.
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