Smith Of Wootton Major

In the little town of Wootton Major, they have a wonderful tradition where a special cake is baked every twenty-four years, and eaten by twenty-four good children. But, when a magical Faery star is slipped into this year's cake, it is eaten by the local smith's son. And so the life of the younger smith is changed beyond anyone's imagination – he is marked by beauty of face and voice, and can even visit the land of Faery whenever he likes. It is a life of magic and giving. Why it's on the list Another wonderful story by Tolkien. This book is a heart-warming meditation on what the gift of fantasy means. Tolkien was not a fan of allegory, which is why this captivating short story is a bit of a peculiarity among his writings - a stunning little fable that highlights his love of real, deep fairy tales. Unlike so many modern stories of faeries or elves, Tolkien has managed to keep the sense of magic and mystery in his visionary supernatural realm. This book is a must-have for anyone who was ever interested in Tolkien's short fiction. All aspects of this book smacks of quality, from the layout to the texts contained within. Read if you like To understand what else Tolkien was able to write. Short Fiction.