Leaf by Niggle by J. R. R. Tolkien 2016 Paperback New

Description: Leaf by Niggleby J. R. R. Tolkien Synopsis: J.R.R. Tolkien, renowned for his epic fantasy novels such as "The Lord of the Rings," also delved into the realm of shorter fiction. One of his lesser-known works is the poignant and allegorical tale called "Leaf by Niggle." Published for the first time as a standalone volume in 2016, this story offers readers a glimpse into Tolkien's own creative process and life."Leaf by Niggle" revolves around the life of a painter named Niggle, who is not particularly successful due to his numerous distractions and obligations. However, Niggle is consumed by his obsession with a particular canvas, depicting a tree with a vast landscape behind it. The painting continues to grow in size, but Niggle finds himself torn between his artistic pursuits and a journey he must undertake.The story of "Leaf by Niggle" holds a special significance in Tolkien's life. In 1939, the author was struggling to bring his magnum opus, "The Lord of the Rings," to a conclusion. Frustrated and despairing, Tolkien woke up one morning with the story of Niggle fully formed in his mind. He promptly set about writing it down, and the tale became an allegory for his own creative struggles.Niggle's journey in the story represents Tolkien's own artistic journey. As Niggle embarks on his curious journey, he encounters various obstacles and distractions that hinder his progress. Similarly, Tolkien faced numerous challenges and distractions while working on "The Lord of the Rings." The story of Niggle serves as a reflection Book Information:ISBN 13: 9780008205539Publisher: Harper CollinsYear: 2016Format: Paperback Shipping Shipping service:We strive to provide the best possible methods of shipping for your book, so that you buy from us without worrying about shipping time, extra charges, delays or any other hassles. US Shipping: Shipments to US lower 48 states will be shipped from our distribution point in US via USPS media mail / other domestic couriers with valid tracking information. UK Shipping: Shipments to UK are dispatched from India via couriers like Aramex, DHL etc. Australia Shipping: Shipments to A+NZ are dispatched from India via India Post, and couriers like Aramex, DHL etc. Larger shipments weighing around 20 pounds or more will be shipped directly from India via expedited mode. Shipments to all other countries will be shipped from our warehouse in India with valid tracking information. Delivery time: US delivery takes around 2-10 days. UK delivery takes around 2-3 weeks. ANZ delivery takes around 3-4 weeks. and 3-6 weeks for other countries. ReturnsReturns are accepted for the following conditions only: Item damaged in transit. ISBN number mismatch. Edition mismatch. Version mismatch. Returns NOT accepted for the following conditions (not limited to). Number of pages mismatch Weight mismatch Cover design mismatch (Cover design changes sometimes with reprints.) On grounds like: print too small, Paper too thin etc. These are decided by the publisher, we have no influence on it. Refund on ground that books are prints for sale in Indian Subcontinent only. Please note that the sale will be billed in India and then shipped abroad. PaymentPayment as advised by Ebay Please contact us if you have any questions. FeedbackBefore leaving a negative feedback, Please email us directly about your concern, we will do our best to resolve it.

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