# Short Story Hour: "Leaf by Niggle" by J. R. R. Tolkien (FREE PREVIEW)

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Podcast: [Close Reads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/close-reads-podcast-5585685)
Published: 2026-04-10T15:22:16+00:00
Episode link: https://closereads.substack.com/p/short-story-hour-leaf-by-niggle-by
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## Resource

Welcome to another episode of our new series on classic short stories! This month, it’s Tolkien’s beloved story about creativity, hope, and the finitude of life. It’s also a little bit about Dante and Virgil, maybe a bit auto-biographical, and the perfect story to discuss during the Easter season. We discuss. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

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