J.R.R. Tolkien’s Smith of Wootton Major is a short yet enchanting fairy tale exploring themes of creativity, wonder, and the connection between the mundane and magical worlds. The story revolves around a village called Wootton Major, where a mysterious star is hidden in a Great Cake baked for a festival. Young Smith, the protagonist, unknowingly swallows the star and gains the ability to travel into the magical land of Faery. Through his journeys, Smith experiences awe and beauty, grapples with the responsibilities that come with such a gift, and learns the bittersweet nature of leaving Faery behind when his time comes.
Description
Green cloth binding with dark green design on the cover and gilt lettering on the spine. Original cream dust jacket illustration on the front and photograph of Tolkien on the back. Slight browning to the spine of dust jacket with minimal chipping to the edges. Several illustrations by Pauline Baynes throughout.
