Smith of Wootton Major - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

06-03-2003, 01:32 AM

have you read this short tale about the smithson? it's quite short [as in really short] but is nice... it's book is also compiled with tolkein's "farmer giles of ham" [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

GaladrieloftheOlden · 06-03-2003, 01:40 AM

Welcome to the Downs, blackburn! I think this topic may be moved to Novices and Newcomers, but we've all had it done. Enjoy being dead, like us! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

~Menelien

lathspell · 06-03-2003, 12:12 PM

Yes, I've read Smith of Wootton Major. One of his best works apart from M-e relating things.

Estelyn Telcontar · 06-04-2003, 02:37 PM

"Smith of Wootton Major" is also discussed on the Autobiographical Tolkien thread - enjoy!

01-05-2007, 04:24 PM

Hello everyone!

i have a little question to the lore-masters

. is it true that in the "extended" edition of "Smith..." Nell's (his wife) hair colour was mentioned?

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-05-2007, 11:12 PM

I have the extended edition of "Smith", and I can't find any reference at all to Nell's appearance, nor that of any of the other characters.

littlemanpoet · 01-07-2007, 06:22 PM

Extended edition!

What extended edition?

Let me at it!

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-08-2007, 02:12 AM

Here it is: Smith EE

I'm sure we've discussed this in the past; it was published in 2005. Here's one thread that mentions it: New Tolkien books. It's edited by Verlyn Flieger and has new material, both by Tolkien himself and by her, including photocopies of some of Tolkien's original typed pages. The hardback is not cheap, but all those who have bought it so far (including myself) say it's worth it.

Lalwendë · 01-08-2007, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

Here it is: Smith EE

I'm sure we've discussed this in the past; it was published in 2005. Here's one thread that mentions it: New Tolkien books. It's edited by Verlyn Flieger and has new material, both by Tolkien himself and by her, including photocopies of some of Tolkien's original typed pages. The hardback is not cheap, but all those who have bought it so far (including myself) say it's worth it.

In fact, I'd go so far as to say it's a 'must-have'. The new material puts a completely different spin on things and if you're thinking of buying Smith for the first time, spend a few pounds more and get the latest edition.

littlemanpoet · 01-08-2007, 10:28 AM

B't oi 'aven't gawt pounds t' spend!

Thanks for the link and the encouragement to divest myself of hard earned cash for such a worthy purchase.

mark12_30 · 01-08-2007, 08:02 PM

But but but I just SPENT my spare cash. AAAAAAUUUUUUGH!!!!!

Sniff.

06-03-2003, 01:32 AM	#1
blackburn Guest Posts: n/a	Smith of Wootton Major have you read this short tale about the smithson? it's quite short [as in really short] but is nice... it's book is also compiled with tolkein's "farmer giles of ham" [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

06-03-2003, 01:40 AM	#2
GaladrieloftheOlden Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Massachusetts - digging up a bottomless hole, searching for something that's not there... Posts: 1,514	Welcome to the Downs, blackburn! I think this topic may be moved to Novices and Newcomers, but we've all had it done. Enjoy being dead, like us! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ~Menelien __________________ "Glue... very powerful stuff."

06-03-2003, 12:12 PM	#3
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	Yes, I've read Smith of Wootton Major. One of his best works apart from M-e relating things. __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'

06-04-2003, 02:37 PM	#4
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	"Smith of Wootton Major" is also discussed on the Autobiographical Tolkien thread - enjoy! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-05-2007, 11:12 PM	#6
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I have the extended edition of "Smith", and I can't find any reference at all to Nell's appearance, nor that of any of the other characters. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-05-2007, 04:24 PM	#5
ulk Guest Posts: n/a	Hello everyone! i have a little question to the lore-masters . is it true that in the "extended" edition of "Smith..." Nell's (his wife) hair colour was mentioned?

01-07-2007, 06:22 PM	#7
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Extended edition! What extended edition? Let me at it!

01-08-2007, 02:12 AM	#8
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Here it is: Smith EE I'm sure we've discussed this in the past; it was published in 2005. Here's one thread that mentions it: New Tolkien books. It's edited by Verlyn Flieger and has new material, both by Tolkien himself and by her, including photocopies of some of Tolkien's original typed pages. The hardback is not cheap, but all those who have bought it so far (including myself) say it's worth it. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-08-2007, 10:28 AM	#10
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	B't oi 'aven't gawt pounds t' spend! Thanks for the link and the encouragement to divest myself of hard earned cash for such a worthy purchase.

01-08-2007, 08:02 PM	#11
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	But but but I just SPENT my spare cash. AAAAAAUUUUUUGH!!!!! Sniff. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.