Perry-the-Winkle
From Tolkien Gateway
Perry-the-Winkle was a humorous poem written by Samwise Gamgee and recorded in the Red Book.[1] It speaks about the Lonely Troll and three Hobbits, which were perhaps based on real Hobbits.[2]
Etymology
Periwinckle is a marine mollusc and a creeping plant.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, "Preface"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, "Perry-the-Winkle", poem number 8
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"
