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Beren and Lúthien

By J. R. R. Tolkien
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Beren and Lúthien by J. R. R. Tolkien is a captivating tale from the rich world of Middle-earth, following the legendary story of a mortal man, Beren, and an immortal Elven maid, Lúthien. They embark on a perilous quest to reclaim a stolen Silmaril, defying great dangers and the powerful forces of evil. This book weaves together themes of love, courage, and sacrifice, highlighting the enduring power of their bond.
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This book may appeal to you if you love timeless tales of romance and adventure. Set within Tolkien's legendary Middle-earth, it weaves a captivating story of a mortal man and an immortal elf's daring quest, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny. It’s an enchanting journey for fans of epic fantasy and mythological storytelling.

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Beren and Lúthien

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Painstakingly restored from Tolkien’s manuscripts and presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of Beren and Lúthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Dwarves and Orcs and the rich landscape and creatures unique to Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

The tale of Beren and Lúthien was, or became, an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of the First Age of the World conceived by J.R.R. Tolkien. Returning from France and the battle of the Somme at the end of 1916, he wrote the tale in the following year.

Essential to the story, and never changed, is the fate that shadowed the love of Beren and Lúthien: for Beren was a mortal man, but Lúthien was an immortal Elf. Her father, a great Elvish lord, in deep opposition to Beren, imposed on him an impossible task that he must perform before he might wed Lúthien. This is the kernel of the legend; and it leads to the supremely heroic attempt of Beren and Lúthien together to rob the greatest of all evil beings, Melkor, called Morgoth, the Black Enemy, of a Silmaril.

In this book, Christopher Tolkien has attempted to extract the story of Beren and Lúthien from the comprehensive work in which it was embedded; but that story was itself changing as it developed new associations within the larger history. To show something of the process whereby this legend of Middle-earth evolved over the years, he has told the story in his father's own words by giving, first, its original form, and then passages in prose and verse from later texts that illustrate the narrative as it changed. Presented together for the first time, they reveal aspects of the story, both in event and in narrative immediacy, that were afterwards lost.

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Beren and Lúthien has been highly praised for its depth and its ability to stand as an important part of English mythology. Critics highlight its dark narrative and note that Alan Lee's illustrations enhance the storytelling experience, making it a compelling addition to Tolkien's works.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008655655

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: 20 b/w, illus, Index

Contributors:

  • Edited by Christopher Tolkien

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 80 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

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