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The Adventures of Tom Bombadil is a 1962 collection of poetry by J. R. R. Tolkien. The book contains 16 poems, two of which feature Tom Bombadil, a character encountered by Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings. The rest of the poems are an assortment of bestiary verse and fairy tale rhyme.
- J. R. R. Tolkien, Pauline Baynes
- 304 (paperback)
- 1962
- 1962
Mar 30, 2024 · The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book is a 1962 collection of poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien. The book contains 16 poems, two of which feature Tom Bombadil , the rest of the poems are an assortment of bestiary verse and fairy tale rhyme.
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- Pauline Baynes
Tom Bombadil is a character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. He first appeared in print in a 1934 poem called "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil", which also included The Lord of the Rings characters Goldberry (his wife), Old Man Willow (an evil tree in his forest) and the barrow-wight, from whom he rescues the hobbits.
- Iarwain Ben-adar, Forn, Orald
- Goldberry
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Jan 1, 1978 · The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" is a delightful and whimsical collection of poetry penned by J.R.R. Tolkien, set in the world of Middle-earth. Here's why it deserves a four-star rating: Lyrical Poetry: This book presents readers with a charming and lyrical side of Tolkien's writing, showcasing his talent for crafting verses and songs within the ...
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- J. R. R. Tolkien, Pauline Baynes
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- 1962
The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. J.R.R. Tolkien, Roger Garland (Illustrator) 3.81. 9,322 ratings621 reviews. This adventure book tells of Tom's encounters with the River-woman's beautiful daughter, Old Man Willow, the Badger-folk, the ghostly Barrowwight, a lovely princess, trolls, dwarves, and legendary beasts.
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Dec 17, 2022 · The poem describes a walk of Tom Bombadil and various misfortunes. First he is drawn into the Withywindle by Goldberry, then he is captured or annoyed by various creatures, such as the Old Man Willow, the badger-folk, birds, fish and a Barrow-wight who was waiting for him at night in Tom's home.
The Adventures consists of 16 poems, three of which are about Tom Bombadil, one about a hobbit and a troll, two about the Man in the Moon, six which I will call simply "adventures," and four which are in the nature of a bestiary. There is a wealth of good storytelling and mythmaking here.
