The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkiens imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The #1 New York Times BestsellerThe Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkiens imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit. This mythopoetic masterpiece is a must-read for fans of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video.The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this 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."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 Back Cover "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, this 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 F Author Biography 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. Review "A creation of singular beauty... magnificent in its best moments." -- The Washington Post Review Quote "Majestic!... Readers of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings will find in The Silmarillion a cosmology top call their own, medievel romances, fierce fairy tales, and fiercer wars that ring with heraldic fury... It overwhelms the reader." Time Magazine "Heart-lifting... a work of power, eloquence and noble vision... Superb!" The Wall Street Journal Description for Bookstore Mariner paperback, 2001, previous ISBN 978-0-618-12698-9 Details ISBN0544338014 Author J.R.R. Tolkien Short Title SILMARILLION Pages 384 Language English ISBN-10 0544338014 ISBN-13 9780544338012 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 823.912 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-10-07 Edited by Tolkien, Christopher Imprint William Morrow & Company Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-10-07 NZ Release Date 2014-10-07 US Release Date 2014-10-07 UK Release Date 2014-10-07 Publisher William Morrow & Company Audience General Imprint US William Morrow Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:86513453;

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