Description: The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien edited by Christopher Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1977. 1st American Edition, 2nd printing. Hardcover. 365 pp. Top edge red. Foldout map of map of Beleriand & the Lands to the North in rear of book. The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a collection of narratives that in origin precede even the Hobbit, and tell the story of the creation of the world in the First Age, the coming of Elves and Men, the theft of the Silmarils – the jewels containing the pure light that illuminated Middle-earth – and the wars between the first Dark Lord and the High Elves. This book is a profoundly beautiful and rewarding read that unlocks the entirety of Middle-earth’s history. A great gift for any Tolkienist. The Silmarillion won the following Awards: Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (a literary award voted on by readers of the science fiction and fantasy magazine Locus, a monthly magazine based in Oakland, California) Gandalf Award for Book-Length Fantasy (honors excellent writing in fantasy literature) CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Book shows normal fairly minor signs of storage & age. The cover is worn, scuffed, has some discoloration, and has corner & edge wear. Foxing on the book edges commensurate with age. There is a tear on the bottom of page 7. Previous ownership bookplate affixed to front pastedown endpaper. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION. CONTENTS: Foreword AINULINDALE VALAQUENTA Quenta Silmarillion Of the Beginning of Days Of Aulë and Yavanna Of the Coming of the Elves & the Captivity of Melkor Of Thingol and Melian Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor Of the Darkening of Valinor Of the Flight of the Noldor Of the Sindar Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor Of Men Of the Return of the Noldor Of Beleriand and its Realms Of the Noldor in Beleriand Of Maeglin Of the Coming of Men into the West Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin Of Beren and Lúthien Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad Of Túrin Turambar Of the Ruin of Doriath Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin Of the Voyage of Eärendil & the War of Wrath AKALLABETH OF THE RINGS OF POWER AND THE THIRD AGE Tables: Genealogies: * The House of Finwë * The Descendants of Olwe and Elwë * The House of Beör * The House of Hador and The People of Haleth The Sundering of the Elves Note on Pronunciation Index of Names Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin names Maps: * The Realms of the Noldor and the Sindar * Beleriand and the Lands to the North
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Book Title: The Silmarillion
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Book Series: Best Fantasy Books of All Time
Narrative Type: Fiction
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Edition: First American Edition, 2nd printing
Vintage: Yes
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Publication Year: 1977
Type: Fantasy Book
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien (1892 -1973)
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Features: 1st American Edition, 2nd printing, Map of the Realms of the Noldor & the Sindar Map, Foldout map of Beleriand & the Lands to the North, Genealogies, The Sundering of the Elves, Note on Pronunciation, Index of Names, Elements in Quenya and Sindarin names
Genre: Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, High fantasy, Mythopoeia, Fiction, Epic, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy literature, Short stories, Novel, Antiquarian & Collectible
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: rebellion, gods, exile, heroism, demons, war and conflict, honor & revenge, light vs. darkness, creation & destruction, good vs evil, legends & myths, love, death, triumph, tragedy, romance, fate, Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Elves
Personalization Instructions: N/A
Number of Pages: 365
