The Book of Lost Tales, Part 1

J.R.R. Tolkien - 2008 - History of Middle-Earth

Overview

This volume is the first of a two-part set featuring the early myths and legends that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's epic "The Silmarillion". "The Book of Lost Tales" marks the genesis of the concepts for Middle-earth and Valinor, presenting the initial versions of these foundational myths. The narratives are framed by the story of a mariner named Eriol who journeys to a mystical island inhabited by Elves. From them, he learns the ancient history known as the "Lost Tales of Elfinesse". These tales recount the earliest accounts of the Gods, Elves, Dwarves, Balrogs, and Orcs, alongside details of the Silmarils, the Two Trees of Valinor, and the cosmology of Tolkien's invented world.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the origins of Tolkien's legendarium.
• Fans of mythology and epic fantasy.
• Those seeking the earliest versions of Middle-earth's history.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 304
• Binding: Softcover
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Year: 2008
• Series: History of Middle-Earth
• ISBN: 9780261102224