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Published posthumously in 1977, The Silmarillion is J.R.R. Tolkien's sweeping mythopoeic masterpiece that lays the foundation for the entire legendarium of Middle-earth. Edited and compiled by his son, Christopher Tolkien, this volume presents the epic tales of the First Agelong before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
At its heart is the story of the Silmarils, three radiant jewels crafted by the Elven smith Fëanor, and the tragic wars fought over them between Elves, Men, and the dark power Morgoth, the original enemy of the world. The collection also includes Ainulindalë (The Music of the Ainur), a creation myth of sublime beauty; Valaquenta, a pantheon of divine beings; and Akallabêth, the rise and fall of the island kingdom of Númenor.
This first edition published by George Allen & Unwin is a landmark volume for collectors and Tolkien enthusiasts alike. With its elegant typesetting, fold-out genealogical tables, and Christopher Tolkien's editorial commentary, The Silmarillion reveals the depth and grandeur of Tolkien's world-building a mythic history as rich and complex as any in literature.
Condition - Near Fine
In unblemished, unclipped dust jacket. Light discoloration to text block edges
