The Silmarillion

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Dive into the rich history of Middle-earth with The Silmarillion, a collection of ancient tales that set the stage for the events in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. This edition offers a deeper look into the myths and legends of Tolkien's world.

An epic chronicle of Middle-earth's First Age and the timeless struggles of its heroes and gods.

The Silmarillion unfolds the stories from the Elder Days, focusing on the First Age of Tolkien’s universe. It reveals the ancient drama that characters like Elrond and Galadriel remember and in which they themselves played a part.

The narrative centers on the war against Morgoth, the very first Dark Lord, as the High Elves fight to reclaim the Silmarils-jewels that hold the pure light of Valinor.

This volume also includes several shorter but essential works:

• The Ainulindale, a creation myth describing the birth of the world.
• The Valaquenta, which details the nature and powers of the divine beings known as the Valar.
• The Akallabeth, recounting the tragic fall of the island kingdom of Númenor at the end of the Second Age.
• Of the Rings of Power, covering the major events at the conclusion of the Third Age, tying directly into the story of The Lord of the Rings.

This edition features a revised and corrected text, along with a captivating introduction that includes a 1951 letter from Tolkien. In this letter, he explains in full how he imagined the early Ages of Middle-earth, offering readers unique insight into his creative process.

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