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Title: Farmer Giles of Ham
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Narrator: Derek Jacobi
Format: Unabridged
Length: 1 hr and 47 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-04-05
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 176 votes
Genres: Classics, British Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Farmer Giles of Ham is one of Tolkien's most popular stories, full of wit and humour, set in the days when giants and dragons walked the earth. He did not look like a hero. He was fat and red-bearded and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life. Then one day a rather deaf and short-sighted giant blundered on to his land. More by luck than skill, Farmer Giles managed to scare him away. The people of the village cheered: Farmer Giles was a hero. His reputation spread far and wide across the kingdom. So it was natural that when the dragon Chrysophylax visited the area it was Farmer Giles who was expected to do battle with it!
©1949 The J.R.R. Tolkien Copyright Trust; (P)1999 HarperCollins UK
Members Reviews:
An exquisite story wonderfully narrated
When Tolkien writes stories, he writes them good! Let an excellent narrator, like Derek Jacobi, read it, and you have an exquisite tale. I'm sure you'll want to listen to this story again and again!
Farmer Ham of Giles, the hero of the story, knows how to fight giants and dragons... a definite must, before you're stamped by a giant and warmed by a dragon.
Farmer to King
Would you consider the audio edition of Farmer Giles of Ham to be better than the print version?
It is an enjoyable listen that goes well with the print version.
Have you listened to any of Derek Jacobis other performances before? How does this one compare?
Derek Jacobi is excellent once again. Children will be able to follow along easily and perhaps even take more of the story in as a result of his narration.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I did listen to it in one sitting as the book is full of Tolkien 's humour and is well narrated and easy to listen to.
Any additional comments?
Children and adults alike, should enjoy this Tolkien adventure with a deadly dragon, a dog who keeps crying help and a farmer who becomes a king.
Quite the Blunderbuss...
I don't typically associate Tolkien with comedy, but this little known short story got me smiling. Derrick Jacobi's performance is a bit over the top at times, but overall it adds to the silly tone of the story. I had a ton of fun with this, so I have no qualms about recommending it to other Tolkien fans. Go for it!
Humorous tale
This is a funny little tale from the famous author that's well narrated by Jacobi for a trifle less than two hours.
A Delightful Fairy Tale
While there's not a hobbit to be found, lovers of JRR Tolkien will enjoy this story of a simple farmer and his adventures with giants and dragons. It is a pleasant diversion that will delight children of all ages.
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Title: Farmer Giles of Ham
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Narrator: Derek Jacobi
Format: Unabridged
Length: 1 hr and 47 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-04-05
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 176 votes
Genres: Classics, British Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Farmer Giles of Ham is one of Tolkien's most popular stories, full of wit and humour, set in the days when giants and dragons walked the earth. He did not look like a hero. He was fat and red-bearded and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life. Then one day a rather deaf and short-sighted giant blundered on to his land. More by luck than skill, Farmer Giles managed to scare him away. The people of the village cheered: Farmer Giles was a hero. His reputation spread far and wide across the kingdom. So it was natural that when the dragon Chrysophylax visited the area it was Farmer Giles who was expected to do battle with it!
©1949 The J.R.R. Tolkien Copyright Trust; (P)1999 HarperCollins UK
Members Reviews:
An exquisite story wonderfully narrated
When Tolkien writes stories, he writes them good! Let an excellent narrator, like Derek Jacobi, read it, and you have an exquisite tale. I'm sure you'll want to listen to this story again and again!
Farmer Ham of Giles, the hero of the story, knows how to fight giants and dragons... a definite must, before you're stamped by a giant and warmed by a dragon.
Farmer to King
Would you consider the audio edition of Farmer Giles of Ham to be better than the print version?
It is an enjoyable listen that goes well with the print version.
Have you listened to any of Derek Jacobis other performances before? How does this one compare?
Derek Jacobi is excellent once again. Children will be able to follow along easily and perhaps even take more of the story in as a result of his narration.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I did listen to it in one sitting as the book is full of Tolkien 's humour and is well narrated and easy to listen to.
Any additional comments?
Children and adults alike, should enjoy this Tolkien adventure with a deadly dragon, a dog who keeps crying help and a farmer who becomes a king.
Quite the Blunderbuss...
I don't typically associate Tolkien with comedy, but this little known short story got me smiling. Derrick Jacobi's performance is a bit over the top at times, but overall it adds to the silly tone of the story. I had a ton of fun with this, so I have no qualms about recommending it to other Tolkien fans. Go for it!
Humorous tale
This is a funny little tale from the famous author that's well narrated by Jacobi for a trifle less than two hours.
A Delightful Fairy Tale
While there's not a hobbit to be found, lovers of JRR Tolkien will enjoy this story of a simple farmer and his adventures with giants and dragons. It is a pleasant diversion that will delight children of all ages.