![]() He worked on The Silmarillion from as early as 1917 but the work was not published until after his death. Tolkien was born of English parents in Bloemfontein, South Africa, in 1892 and died in England in 1973. Dealing with the myth of creation, the nature of the Gods, the fall of NĂºmenor and the Rings of Power, they paint a vivid picture not only of Middle Earth but also of the author's soaring imagination. But to gain an insight into the staggering complexity of Tolkien's world, however, the shorter works also included are must-reads. The Silmarillion is a gloriously realised story of rebellion, exile, war and the heroism of elves and men. ![]() For information, The Lord of the Rings concerns the end of the Third Age. The Silmarillion represents the source of Tolkien's later work and follows the events of the First Age of Middle Earth. ![]() Tolkien is best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but those who thought these two wonderful adventures marked the height of his imagination have many more delights to come. Alternate-Cover Edition for this ISBN can be found here J.R.R. ![]()
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