Farmer Giles of Ham
Written by J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by Derek Jacobi
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About this audiobook
Tolkien’s acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tale, read by Derek Jacobi.
Farmer Giles of Ham is one of Tolkien’s most popular stories, full of wit and humour, set in the days when giants and dragons walked the earth. He did not look like a hero. He was fat and red-bearded and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life.
Then one day a rather deaf and short-sighted giant blundered on to his land. More by luck than skill, Farmer Giles managed to scare him away. The people of the village cheered: Farmer Giles was a hero.
His reputation spread far and wide across the kingdom. So it was natural that when the dragon Chrysophylax visited the area it was Farmer Giles who was expected to do battle with it!
Two further stories in this collections are Smith of Wooton Major which tells of the preparation of the Great Cake to mark the Feast of Good Children, and the strange events which follow, and Leaf by Niggle, which recounts the strange adventures of the painter, Niggle.
J. R. R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
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Reviews for Farmer Giles of Ham
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was a spectacular book! I am really glad that I discovered it randomly while scrolling on Scribd. The audiobook was perfect, short and very cute. Really loved the idea that also here I could met Tolkien's legendary dragons and inscriptions.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Tolkien's fairy tales for children are as enjoyable as his fantasy for adults, especially when narrated so brilliantly!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An extremely witty and funny story, and awesomely read.
I strongly suggest reading to all Professor's fans. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic audiobook, and a delightful short read by Tolkien. I hope I never get over his humor.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fun read, would be great for nighttime readings to kids
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely delightful. Makes short work of a road trip. Excellent reader.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic, nostalgic and absolutely beautifully written. I was delighted at every turn.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a very good performance of Tolkien's fun little tale. The recording is high quality, very little noise.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a surprise because I never thought that Tolkien could be so funny. Of course, Derek Jacobs’s reading contributed greatly to how much fun I had listening to this book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Extremely enjoyable. Not theological, nor allegorical but a very enjoyable read.
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