What inspired Tolkien to write Smith of Wootton Major as a children's story?
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What inspired Tolkien to write Smith of Wootton Major as a children's story?
Did anyone else feel the depiction of the magical world was so vivid that it felt almost real?
How do you think the story's themes of imagination and growth resonate with children today?
