Specifications: One of Tolkien's work (dated 1949 and released in 1975 for the first time) that Over the years it has undergone several modifications and variations. And several versions are available in the library. Even a hundred pages of all-inclusive, is a book that is read in a day. Edition recommended and cost: The cover is next to the edition that I have read, perhaps the most complete. Preface and Appendix Tolkien's son, has the complete story of notes, changes, history, versions, notes the author. Let's say a version-proud, passionate, but very pleasant for the completeness and accuracy. (Edition 2005). Price: € 19.00.
Plot: Britain invented and In a time not specified, Tolkien tells the story of Farmer Giles, his hunting dragon that annoyed the country, the sword Tailbiter (Dragonslayer given to him by the king), Chrysophylax Dives and other inhabitants in the country.
Al Giles ride in search of the dragon, he will return in victory, rich and famous, so that will take the place of the king and become the true master of their land.
Comment: The story itself is not a great story, more than anything else is a fairy tale (which, in fact, Tolkien wrote for his children). Retraces the great myth of the Dragonslayer and simple people who can become real heroes, introducing the classic narrative of Tolkien, his characters a little unbelievable, a a little bit funny and wonderful, in a scene as simple as "functional", even if disguised as a fairy tale.
Read it in one day, do not be disappointed. But it must be understood for what it is, and inserted in a context of "study Tolkien" I can appreciate a new facet (compared to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings or the Silmarillion, of course).
unpretentious, and with the desire to read a story that is almost as children, you can definitely tackle in an afternoon.
Overall Rating: sv (too particular, too short, too sector to give a simple vote)
