A Rare Recording of J. R. R. Tolkien

By: J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated by: J. R. R. Tolkien

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.

©2011 Rick Sheridan (P)2011 Rick Sheridan

A collection of poems of Middle Earth.

Impressive to hear Tolkien's own voice narrate these poems, some of which are featured in Lord of the Rings in some form or another, the songs as well. Quite the collection. A wide range of subjects, of battles, characters and more.

Incredibly Beautiful

Indubitably one of the most generally beautiful and ... that feeling felt by all at their first discover of Lord Tennyson's poetry? That, but at the wonder of how beautifully Tolkien reads. Moreover, the music at the end of the all too short experience was quite the equal of Der Earl-Konig as sung by Fischer-Diskau. To be truthful in all respects, this is indescribably, at least to my abilities, wonderful. Therefore I compare it to things, glints of pure joy and beauty I have felt at other times. This is one of the things that has given me that. If I were to number the times I have felt wonder at the beauty of something to a similar extent, with this and the other two instances mentioned, that number would be six. To conclude, this is beautiful, and I give it full marks in all respects, and without reservation recommend it.

A very rare treat

To hear in his own voice, a selection of J.R.R.Tolkien's poetry and a few elvish words is a great treat. Perhaps I may have preferred to hear the songs with harp or pipe, rather than piano. Did Middle Earth have a piano? Regardless, the poetry is a joy.

His voice.

This is a part of history, the preserved part of man's spirit a love of life from before we had experienced World Wars. The roots here, should inspire us all forever more to be vulnerable with each other, sharing our gifts from God.

Exceptional surprise for a Tolkienite!

This was really something special to hear Tolkien tell some of his stories. You can hear in his voice how much he loved it!