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The extraordinary history of Middle-earth comes to life in this essential five-volume collection from the beloved author ofThe Hobbitand The Lord of the Rings.
The History of Middle-earthchronicles the creation of the mythology, languages, and histories that form the foundation for Tolkien\'s most beloved works--The Hobbit,The Lord of the Rings, andThe Silmarillion. With painstaking documentation and analysis, Christopher Tolkien guides readers through his father\'s legendarium.
The Book of Lost Tales, Part One&Part Twocollect the early myths and legends that led to the writing of Tolkien\'s epic tale of war,The Silmarillion.
The Lays of Beleriandincludes two of Middle-earth\'s most crucial stories--that of Túrin Turambar, a hero living under a ruinous family curse, and Lúthien, an elven princess whose love for a mortal man is mirrored ages later in the romance of Arwen and Aragorn--and sheds light on the creation of Tolkien\'s mythology.
The Shaping of Middle-earthtraces the development of Middle-earth\'s earliest lore, from the sundering of the world to Beleriand and the events ofThe Silmarillion.
The Lost Road and Other Writingschronicles the original destruction of Númenor and includes essays on the complex languages of Middle-earth along with an extensive account of Elvish vocabularies.
- The History of Middle-Earth 5-Book Boxed Set: The Book of Lost Tales 1, the Book of Lost Tales 2, the Lays of Beleriand,, (Paperback)
- Author: Del Rey Books
- ISBN: 9780345466457
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 2003-08-26
- Page Count: 5
