Science Fiction· United Kingdom
Smith of Wooten Major and Farmer Giles of Ham
by J.R.R. TolkienAggregate Editorial Score35/100
#15,952of 99,626 books
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Published 1967English
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Smith of Wooten Major and Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1967. Published in 1967, Smith of Wooten Major and Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien is a visionary work of science fiction that pushes the boundaries of imagination and explores what it means to be human.
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Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.
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J.R.R. Tolkien published Smith of Wooten Major and Farmer Giles of Ham in 1967, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of science fiction from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
What distinguishes Smith of Wooten Major and Farmer Giles of Ham is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, J.R.R. Tolkien occupies a significant position. Smith of Wooten Major and Farmer Giles of Ham is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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notable · national
196735
J.R.R. Tolkien is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of fantasy.
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