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Smith of Wootton Major

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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Tolkien’s acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tale, read by Derek Jacobi.

Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.

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A short story by tolkien, showing his passion for fay or faery. Beautifully written and very well read.

Tolkien on faery

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if you want to be cheered up, entertained and inspired then listen to this version. it is superbly done in a way that does tolkien justice

excellent in every way

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J R R Tolkien at his best. And you can even see whispers of concepts within this tail reflected in later works.

Really love this story

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This is a beautiful fairy story, it comes to life as you read it, I wasn't sure at first what it would be like but I'm so glad I read it.

Beautiful fairy story, absolutely wonderful

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A nice little story gives one an insight into other facets of Tolkien - probably listen to it over and over again.

Smith of Wootton Major

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