Audiobook Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Tolkien's Smith of Wootton Major stands as a luminous gem among his lesser-known works, a contemplative and elegantly crafted narrative that diverges from the epic scope of The Lord of the Rings to explore subtler themes of art, mortality, and the elusive boundary between the real and the imagined. Originally conceived as a preface to George MacDonald's The Golden Key, the story evolved into a deeply personal meditation on the nature of fantasy and its role in human experience. Written toward the end of Tolkien's creative life, it reflects the maturity of a mind long immersed in myth and language.
The tale follows Smith, a humble man from the village of Wootton Major, who, through an act of kindness in his youth, gains the ability to enter Faery-a realm both wondrous and perilous. Unlike the grand struggles of Middle-earth, this story unfolds with quiet introspection, examining how encounters with the numinous shape a life across time. Tolkien's prose is restrained yet evocative, carrying the weight of his lifelong scholarly engagement with myth and legend.
This audiobook edition offers more than just a reading; it presents the text with reverence, allowing the lyrical cadences of Tolkien's language to resonate anew. Accompanied by insights into the story's development and enriched by previously unpublished materials, including early drafts and Tolkien's own reflections on the essence of Faery, it provides listeners with a fuller understanding of his artistic vision. For those familiar with Tolkien's legendarium, Smith of Wootton Major reveals unexpected connections to his broader mythological world, while standing independently as a poignant exploration of creativity and transcendence.
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