The Silmarillion

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Call Number: Fantasy / Tolkien, J. R. R., Adult Book / Fiction / Fantasy / Tolkien, J. R. R.
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Pittsfield Branch, Traverwood Branch

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Includes index.
Foreword -- Preface to the second edition -- Ainulindale -- Valaquenta -- Quenta Silmarillion : Of the beginning of days ; Of Aule and Yavanna ; Of the coming of the elves and the captivity of Melkor ; Of Thingol and Melian ; Of Eldamar and the princes of the Eldalie ; Of Feanor 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 Luthien ; Of the fifth battle : Nirnaeth Arnoediad ; Of Turin Turambar ; Of the ruin of Doriath ; Of Tuor and the fall of Gondolin ; Of the voyage of Earendil and the war of wrath -- Akallabeth -- Of the rings of power and the third age -- Tables -- Genealogies : House of Finwe ; Descendants of Olwe and Elwe ; House of Beor ; House of Hador and the people of Haleth -- Sundering of the elves.
A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit. Tolkien considered The Silmarillion his most important work, and, though it was published last and posthumously, this great collection of tales and legends clearly sets the stage for all his other writing. 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 Feanor, 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 Feanor 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. This second edition features a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien describing his intentions for the book, which serves as a brilliant exposition of his conception of the earlier Ages of Middle-earth.

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Silmarillion submitted by SBNB on July 13, 2015, 9:51pm I tried to read this. I got about halfway through. It's hard to get into. It's more of a history book than a novel.

Good submitted by frodobaggins on June 30, 2016, 7:31pm Great book for hardcore LOTR fans, although confusing for younger readers.

Wonderful Myths submitted by timdufresne on July 26, 2018, 5:04pm This is a dense work with lots of myths and details for your fiercest fans of Middle Earth. Though definitely not for the faint of heart this is often confusing and complicated mythology, not really a story or novel.

Complex submitted by crp on August 9, 2019, 8:38am Complex ; different from
The complexity of the famous trilogy by the same author. Still would recommend reading if you love his other work.

Well Worth It submitted by MHZ on June 14, 2020, 5:51pm Though it starts out dull and can be confusing at parts the overall story is amazing and it helps you understand the Lord of the Rings much better.

Difficult read, but interesting for the right reader submitted by blancharddana on June 21, 2022, 2:12pm The language is complex and can be confusing, but for an LOTR fanatic this is well worth it! Fascinating dive into the history and lore of this universe.