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The War of the Jewels: v.2 1 (History of Middle-Earth) (Paperback)

by J.R.R. Tolkien (Author), Christopher Tolkien (Editor)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; Re-issue edition (1 Jul 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0261103245
  • ISBN-13: 978-0261103245
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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'Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father's son! Tolkien devotees will rejoice' The New York Times Book Review 'Illustrates the development, depth and richness of J R R Tolkien's personal mythology' Vector


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The second of two companion volumes which documents the later writing of The Silmarillion, Tolkien's epic tale of war. In The War of the Jewels Christopher Tolkien takes up his account of the later history of The Silmarillion from the point where it was left in Morgoth's Ring. The story now returns to Middle-earth, and the ruinous conflict of the High Elves and the Men who were their allies with the power fothe Dark Lord. With the publication in this book of all J.R.R. Tolkien's later narrative writing concerned with the last centuries of the First Age, the long history of The Silmarillion, from its beginning in The Book of Lost Tales, is completed; and the enigmatic state of the work at his death can be understood. This book contains the full text of the Grey Annals, the primary record of The War of the Jewels, and a major story of Middle-earth now published for the first time: the tale of the disaster that overtook the forest people of Brethil when Hurin the Steadfast came among them after his release from long years of captivity in Angband, the fortress of Morgoth.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Your post-graduate syllabus of Middle Earth (4.5 stars), 3 Dec 2003
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I highly recommend this book for Middle Earth enthusiasts -- ones who've read (and continue to reread) Professor Tolkien's works. Knowledge of "The Silmarillion" and the appendices to "The Lord of the Rings" is essential. Otherwise you're likely to find this (or any other volume in the History of Middle Earth series) tedious, confusing and/or inscrutable.

This volume and its companion piece, "Morgoth's Ring" describe the founding ideas and backstory to the Silmarillion, Tolkien's Middle Earth mythology (and my favorite book). Here is both a study guide to the events of the First Age and a chronicle of the professor's imaginative processes -- from a more complete account of the Grey Annals to Tolkien's exploration of the different natures of Elves and Men. There are also additional stories, lore and events that demonstrates Tolkien's gift of being able to bring very human (or elvish) experiences into the sweep and majesty of his tales.

In all, it's an enriching book for those wanting to delve more deeply into the Elder Days.

As a side note: this UK paperback edition is far superior in cover design and quality to what we're offered in the States. It was worth spending the few extra dollars, er pounds, for this volume, as well as "Morgoth's Ring" as they are handsome additions to my Tokienalia.

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