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The Silmarillion

By Christopher Tolkien and J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Silmarillion unveils the ancient history of Middle-earth, beginning with the creation of the world and extending through the First Age. Central to its epic narrative are the Silmarils, radiant jewels forged by Fëanor that capture the Light of the Two Trees. When these Trees are destroyed by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, the Silmarils become the focal point of rebellion, exile, and devastating wars. This foundational mythopoetic work connects deeply to the familiar tales of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, revealing the storied past of characters like Elrond and Galadriel and the unyielding struggle between good and evil.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Silmarillion is ideal for devoted fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium and readers who appreciate richly layered high fantasy with a mythic scope. Those interested in deepening their understanding of Middle-earth’s lore and history will find this work indispensable, though its complex narrative suits mature readers comfortable with dense, poetic storytelling.

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A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit.

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller

The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit. This mythopoetic masterpiece is a must-read before you watch The Lord of the Rings on Amazon.

"Majestic! ... Readers of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings will find in The Silmarillion a cosmology to call their own, medieval romances, fierce fairy tales, and fiercer wars that ring with heraldic fury... It overwhelms the reader." — Time

The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age of Middle-earth, this foundational epic fantasy is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were jewels created by Fëanor, most gifted of the Elves. Within them was imprisoned the Light of the Two Trees of Valinor before the Trees themselves were destroyed by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord. Thereafter, the unsullied Light of Valinor lived on only in the Silmarils, but they were seized by Morgoth and set in his crown, which was guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth.

The Silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of Fëanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from Valinor and return to Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all their heroism, against the great Enemy. As a cornerstone of the fantasy genre, this work is the bedrock of Tolkien's entire legendarium.

"A creation of singular beauty ... magnificent in its best moments." — The Washington Post

"Heart-lifting ... a work of power, eloquence and noble vision... Superb!" — The Wall Street Journal

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780544338012

Publisher: William Morrow & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: William Morrow & Company

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 384

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Christopher Tolkien Fantasy Fiction General Fiction J R R Tolkien J. R. R. Tolkien Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

J.R.R. TOLKIEN (1892-1973) is the creator of Middle-earth and the author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and Unfinished Tales. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. CHRISTOPHER TOLKIEN is the third son of J.R.R. Tolkien. Appointed by Tolkien to be his literary executor, he has devoted himself to the editing and publication of unpublished writings.

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