THE SILMARILLION Paperback J.R.R. Tolkien VTG

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Condition
Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the book cover but the book is still ...
Country of Origin
United States
Signed By
None
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Fiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed
No
Edition
Ballantine Edition
Vintage
Yes
Personalize
No
Type
Novel
Personalized
No
Features
Paperback
Personalization Instructions
None
ISBN
9780345325815
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Worlds
ISBN-10
0345325818
ISBN-13
9780345325815
eBay Product ID (ePID)
103874

Product Key Features

Book Title
Silmarillion : the Legendary Precursor to the Lord of the Rings
Number of Pages
480 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy / General, Literary, Fantasy / Historical, Fantasy / Epic
Publication Year
1985
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
J.R.R. Tolkien
Book Series
Pre-Lord of the Rings Ser.
Format
Mass Market

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
8.2 Oz
Item Length
6.9 in
Item Width
4.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
77-008025
Reviews
"Essential reading for Tolkien lovers and an important book." -- Baltimore Sun "A creation of singular beauty . . . magnificent in its best moments." -- The Washington Post "The tale of Middle-earth before and during the coming of the humans . . . richly filled with magic, heroic deed, and wonderful resonant names . . . a fantastic book in every sense of the word." -- The Seattle Times
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
823/.912
Synopsis
The legendary precursor to The Lord of the Rings "A creation of singular beauty . . . magnificent in its best moments."-- The Washington Post Set primarily in the First Age of Middle-earth, The Silmarillion contains the legend of the creation of the world and an account of the Elder Days. It is the ancient drama remembered by Elrond and Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings, and the harrowing origin of the adventure that ends ages later with Frodo and the One Ring. At the story's heart are the three Silmarils, jewels that held within them the Light of the Two Trees of Valinor, and Fëanor, the most gifted of elven artificers. When the Two Trees are destroyed, the Silmarils become coveted, setting into motion events that lead to the rebellion of Fëanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from Valinor, and their hopeless war against the greatest enemy Middle-earth has ever known: Morgoth., The must-have companion to the epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings The Silmarillion is Tolkien's first book and his last. Long preceding in its origins The Lord of the Rings, it is the story of the First Age of Tolkien's world, the ancient drama to which characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in which some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The Silmarillion was begun in 1917, and Tolkien worked on it, changed it, and enlarged it throughout his life. Edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien, the book finally appeared four years after the author's death. Praise for The Silmarillion "Essential reading for Tolkien lovers and an important book." -- Baltimore Sun "A creation of singular beauty . . . magnificent in its best moments." -- The Washington Post "The tale of Middle-earth before and during the coming of the humans . . . richly filled with magic, heroic deed, and wonderful resonant names . . . a fantastic book in every sense of the word." -- The Seattle Times, The legendary precursor to The Lord of the Rings "A creation of singular beauty . . . magnificent in its best moments."-- The Washington Post Set primarily in the First Age of Middle-earth, The Silmarillion contains the legend of the creation of the world and an account of the Elder Days. It is the ancient drama remembered by Elrond and Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings, and the harrowing origin of the adventure that ends ages later with Frodo and the One Ring. At the story's heart are the three Silmarils, jewels that held within them the Light of the Two Trees of Valinor, and F anor, the most gifted of elven artificers. When the Two Trees are destroyed, the Silmarils become coveted, setting into motion events that lead to the rebellion of F anor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from Valinor, and their hopeless war against the greatest enemy Middle-earth has ever known: Morgoth.

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  • by matberr_34
    16 Oct, 2022Most favourable review

    BEST BOOK

    I'm only about 9 chapters in. This book has immaculate writing. The idea that this book is somehow boring or dry and unfulfilling is the worst sort of opinion to have, but considering the content of The Silmarillion it is not just a bad opinion. It's also wrong. This literary work is fashionably inspiring and simply illuminating. I am so pleased reading this in my free time.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: prepbooks

  • by bluecollarb8
    21 Dec, 2024

    Absolutely beautiful writing.

    The Silmarillion is the creation myth of Tolkien’s universe. Like the King James Bible, translated into beautiful English by the brilliant Tyndale, this book is as much poetry as prose. I bought the Audiobook first, fell in love, and wanted to read the original slowly, making note of the order of creation and events. Once you have the basic “facts,” you will absolutely love the Audiobook as you do your favorite music.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: ontimebooks

  • by carlam156
    26 May, 2020

    Great LOTR history.

    My daughter is a huge LOTR fan and this book gives background history of Middle Earth. A tougher read than LOTR, but rewarding for the dedicated Tolkien fan.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: greatbookprices1

  • by patrickst_35
    14 Mar, 2023

    Rings of Power

    Good book to help the viewer get the flavor of the literary aspect of the TV series

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: ravendownbookseller

  • by borm.josh
    30 Jun, 2020

    very dense and compelling!

    if you can concentrate and dedicate yourself, this book is an excellent read.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

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