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It took me three attempts to get past the first chapter of this book - the song of creation in which the world is formed - but it was worth the effort in the end.
The full majesty of Tolkien's vision unfolds in this book, which was only hinted at in Lord of the Rings. The Silmarillion tells the history of the Elves, the Dwarfs and the Men - who were born into paradise only to see it spoiled by their own weaknesses and the machinations of The Enemy.
The Silmarillion explains the glory of the Elves, but also allows for the triumph of Beren, a mere Man who achieves the greatest feat in Middle-Earth’s history.
If you have read Lord of the Rings, you have to read the Silmarillion - and then read Lord of the Rings again!
kien'sThe Lord of the Rings, and was originally published four years after the author's death and over two decades after the former book, it is set much earlier, in the First A...
kien'sThe Lord of the Rings, and was originally published four years after the author's death and over two decades after the former book, it is set much earlier, in the First A...
23.06.2005 20:18
Would have liked to know a lot more about the writing style, etc of this book.
01.05.2004 20:33
I wish I could read it. I have tried but didn't get far. Maureen
04.01.2002 11:20
I agree with everything you say, you have thought about this carefully. NMOddy