The Silmarillion

J. R. R. Tolkien

ISBN 10: 0048231398 / ISBN 13: 9780048231390

Published by George Allen & Unwin, London, 1977

About this Item

Book Condition ? As New: Book remains in pristine, original condition as when published. Box stored since new.

Rare first edition copy with printing errors on page(s) 190 and 330. Includes fold-out map. Buyers/collectors will be hard-pressed to find a better copy.

The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien is a foundational work of fantasy that presents the mythic history of Middle-earth, from the creation of the world to the events leading up to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Written in a rich, epic style, it weaves together legends of gods, elves, and men, exploring themes of power, pride, loss, and fate. Essential reading for Tolkien enthusiasts, the book deepens the background and lore of his imagined world, revealing the ancient stories that shape its later ages.

Seller Inventory # 1360rE

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Silmarillion
• Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, London
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0048231398
• ISBN 13: 9780048231390
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • 1st Edition

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Synopsis

An edition of the forerunner to THE LORD OF THE RINGS, which gives an account of the Elder Days when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwells in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves make war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor.

Review

The Silmarillion is J.R.R. Tolkien's tragic, operatic history of the First Age of Middle-Earth, essential background material for serious readers of the classic Lord of the Rings saga. Tolkien's work sets the standard for fantasy, and this audio version of the "Bible of Middle-Earth" does The Silmarillion justice. Martin Shaw's reading is grave and resonant, conveying all the powerful events and emotions that shaped elven and human history long before Bilbo, Frodo, Gandalf and all the rest embarked on their quests. Beginning with the Music of the Ainur, The Silmarillion tells a tale of the Elder Days, when Elves and Men became estranged by the Dark Lord Morgoth's lust for the Silmarils, pure and powerful magic jewels. Even the love between a human warrior and the daughter of the Elven king cannot defeat Morgoth, but the War of Wrath finally brings down the Dark Lord. Peace reigns until the evil Sauron recovers the Rings of Power and sets the stage for the events told in the Lord of the Rings. This is epic fantasy at its finest, thrillingly read and gloriously unabridged. (Running time: 14 hours, 6 CDs)