About the Book: This is a new, illustrated edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Tree and Leaf, featuring illustrations by Pauline Baynes for the first time. The book is an eclectic collection of Tolkien’s diverse works, including his famous essay “On Fairy-stories”, which argues that fairy tales are not just for children. It also contains the allegorical story “Leaf by Niggle,” the poem “Mythopoeia,” and the verse drama “The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth,” which explores the aftermath of the Battle of Maldon. The collection showcases Tolkien’s expansive imagination and deep knowledge of history.