The Adventures of Tom Bombadil

[Thanos]

Tom Bombadill Information

Hi there... new kid on the block.

I wanted to get some more information on Tom Bombadill's origins and adventures. I've been told the Silmarillion is the best source for that, but I've since learned there actually is a book called the Adventures of Tom Bombadill. Would that be better to start (I'll end up with both at some point, I'm sure).

Comments please!

 

[UngattTrunn475]

I would start with The Silmarillion, and then to the other book. The other book probably has more info, so if you read them vice verca, you have to read all the stuff you already know.

 

[Anduril]

I've been gathering info about Tom, Thanos (It's a nice theme to discuss), and I sincerely hope this can help...

 

[Lillyaundra]

Welcome!! that is a good site Anduril posted.

 

[Kelkorian]

Anduril, I wouldn't really call that "gathering information", I would call that "going into The Encyclopedia of Arda and clicking 'Tom Bombadil'"

Next time you use other people's information atleast give them the credit they deserve...

 

[Thanos]

Since originally starting this thread, I've followed several links and gotten some answers about ol' Tom. Thanks for all the participation.

 

[Úlairi]

"The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" is a great read and it is all about Tom Bombadil, hence the title.

 

[Beleg Strongbow]

Originally posted by Ulairi
"The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" is a great read and it is all about Tom Bombadil, hence the title.

Yes and there have been many many threads on him, if they still exist im sure they'd have good info in them 2.

 

[Camille]

of what is this book about?? The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, I would like to know please , I have looked for it but could not find it.

 

[Úlairi]

I have skim-read it, it is just all about Bombadil, that's all.

 

[Elfarmari]

Is it about Bombadil in ME, or some other unrelated world?

 

[Úlairi]

It's ME.

 

[Camille]

I guess there is no answer there about were Bombadil came from....

 

[Úlairi]

I debated this with Grond. Check out the 'Who is the Oldest' thread in 'The Lord of the Rings' Forum. It was quite interesting.

 

[Úlairi]

Really Walter? I'm thoroughly interested to hear what you got in the mail today!!!

 

[Úlairi]

I wasn't being literal Walter.

 

[Popqueen62]

that was a very weird book. Very well written poetry though.

 

[Popqueen62]

did...

okay, someone had to read this book besides me! I mean, there has to be some fanatic whose read like almost every book of his.

 

[Maeglin]

nope, sorry, never even heard of that one.

 

[The Tall Hobbit]

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil is a collection of 16 poems by Tolkien.

several of these poems are reprinted from LOTR.