A Rare Recording of J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien
A Rare Recording of J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien
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A Rare Recording of J.R.R. Tolkien

Author: J.R.R. Tolkien

Narrator: J.R.R. Tolkien

Unabridged: 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/10/2025

Synopsis

J. R. R. Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor best known as the author of fantasy works like The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.Listen as Tolkien reads "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil", "The Hoard", "Perry-The-Winkle", and "The Man in the Moon Came Down Too Soon".Also included is a reading of A Elbereth Gilthoniel in Elvish and "The Road Goes Ever on," sung by William Elvin with music by Donald Swann.

About J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892.1973), beloved throughout the world as the creator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. His chief interest was the linguistic aspects of the early English written tradition, but even as he studied these classics he was creating a set of his own.

Reviews

Goodreads review by C.

This kept popping up for me every time I would finish something on audible, and as it’s 42 minutes long, and includes him reading some of his own work, I decided to spend the credit on it. It’s definitely awesome. This has actually been released multiple times apparently so ‘rare’ doesn’t really wor......more

Goodreads review by Amanda

A short audiobook that is worth listening to again and again! Listen to Tolkien as he reads his own poetry and sings his own songs. This is now a favorite of mine. The experience of listening to his voice is magical.......more

Goodreads review by Lorianne

How can I give any less than five stars to The Professor himself reading his own poetry? Whimsical and sad and beautiful on the page - transcendent to hear it in his voice. And the songs at the end were absolutely delightful!!......more

Goodreads review by Michael

Some good and interesting recordings of Tolkien reading snippets of his poetry. The songs at the end were interesting but not great.......more

Goodreads review by Neeraja

What a treat to hear about Tom Bombadil and Goldenberry in their creator's own voice! This one is a keeper......more

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