J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Adventures of Tom Bombadil was published in 1962.
The book is a poetry collection containing sixteen poems. Only two directly concern Tom Bombadil, the enigmatic character who also appears in The Fellowship of the Ring. Several other poems refer to Middle-earth, while some use different settings or styles.
The collection is presented with fictional editorial framing, making it resemble a work gathered from the traditions of Middle-earth. This approach reflects Tolkien’s interest in invented histories, languages, and literary transmission.
The book should not be confused with The Lord of the Rings, where Bombadil appears in the Old Forest and at his house with Goldberry. Tolkien’s poetry collection expands the atmosphere of his legendarium without functioning as a conventional narrative sequel.