Smith of Wootton Major - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Niere-Teleliniel · 04-24-2002, 05:11 PM

Has anyone else read Tolkien's short story, Smith of Wootton Major? I've read it twice, and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. It almost seemed uncomplete, like there should have been a follow-up of some sort that explained the whole Faery world. But maybe that's because Tolkien had already 'explored' it all and didn't really feel it was necessary to give us more than a peek. I don't know. Does anyone else understand it?

[ April 24, 2002: Message edited by: Niere-Teleliniel ]

04-24-2002, 05:11 PM	#1
Niere-Teleliniel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a messy room on the third floor. Posts: 67	Smith of Wootton Major Has anyone else read Tolkien's short story, Smith of Wootton Major? I've read it twice, and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. It almost seemed uncomplete, like there should have been a follow-up of some sort that explained the whole Faery world. But maybe that's because Tolkien had already 'explored' it all and didn't really feel it was necessary to give us more than a peek. I don't know. Does anyone else understand it? [ April 24, 2002: Message edited by: Niere-Teleliniel ] __________________ He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.... ~Douglas Adams