I would also recommend 'Farmer Giles of Ham'. The story has a clear plot - a farmer facing a dragon - and it's full of humor. Beginners can easily get into the story and enjoy Tolkien's creative world without getting too bogged down in complex lore or difficult language.
Another good one is 'The Children of Húrin'. It tells a self - contained and rather tragic story within Tolkien's legendarium. It's not as complex as some of his larger works and can be a good entry point to get a feel for his writing style and the kind of themes he explores, like fate and the consequences of pride.
'Friends in the City' is also a great mmf short story for beginners. It focuses on the lives of a male, a female, and another male who move to a big city. They face the challenges of city life like finding accommodation and jobs. As they struggle together, they form a strong bond. The story is easy to follow and gives a good sense of how mmf relationships can develop in a relatable context.
Well, 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde is also great for beginners. It tells the story of a statue of a prince who, with the help of a swallow, gives away his jewels and gold to the poor. It has a beautiful moral message about kindness and sacrifice.
There's a story called 'Finding My Place'. It tells of a person who is new to the abdl concept. They explore different aspects of it, from finding the right clothing to understanding the relationships within the abdl community. It's a great introduction as it's not too complex.
There is a collection of short stories called 'Beginner's Sailing Tales'. It has various stories that range from learning how to tie knots on a sailboat to the excitement of feeling the wind in the sails for the first time. It's a great resource for those new to sailing as it gives a broad overview of different aspects of sailing through short and easy - to - read stories.
You can find Tolkien short stories in many anthologies. For example, 'The Tolkien Reader' contains several of his short works. It's a great collection that's widely available in bookstores or libraries.
The 'Before the Fall' short story is great for beginners. It gives a lot of background on the world of AOT before the main events of the series.
I'd recommend 'The King of the Golden River' by John Ruskin for beginners. It has a kind of fairy - tale like surreal quality with its magic river. Also, 'The Selfish Giant' by Oscar Wilde has a touch of the surreal when the giant's garden changes with the seasons in an almost magical way. 'Bluebeard' is another story that has a surreal and somewhat dark undertone, especially with the locked room full of secrets.
For beginners, 'The Double' by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a good start. It's a classic that really delves into the concept of the doppleganger in a very psychological way. You get to see how the main character's world is turned upside down when he meets his double. It's not too long either, so it's quite accessible.
Sure. 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is a wonderful start. It's a short and beautifully illustrated book with profound messages about life and human relationships. Another good one is 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell. It's a satirical short story - like novel that's easy to understand and teaches a lot about politics and power. And 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a classic short story that shows the power of love in a simple yet moving way.