Tales of Middle-Earth by J.R.R. Tolkien 5 Books Collection Set

This five-book collection is the perfect preparation for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In 1917, long before he wrote The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien laid the groundwork for his legendarium. These myths and legends were woven into The Lord of the Rings to evoke a deep history. His son Christopher Tolkien edited and published these tales of Middle-earth for its legions of fans and admirers.

This collection starts with The Silmarillion (1977). The first section is a creation narrative, and the second describes the Valar and the main enemy, Melkor. The third and largest section, Quenta Silmarillion, tells of the First Age of Middle-Earth and the tragic saga of the Silmarils, three jewels containing the light of creation. The fourth section, Akallabêth, details the fall of the great island kingdom Numenor in the Second Age, and the fifth and final section places the events of The Lord of the Rings into this narrative.

Unfinished Tales (1980) contains new text alongside alternate versions of tales in The Silmarillion, presented as Tolkien left them before his death. After completing the ambitious and comprehensive The History of Middle-earth in 12 volumes, Christopher Tolkien returned to the First Age to present three of its stories as standalone novels: The Children of Hurin, Beren and Luthien and The Fall of Gondolin.

This set is perfect for the fantasy obsessive who wants to explore the narratives behind its greatest work. Grab this great value collection today, and learn of the dignity of elves, the frailty of man, and the rising of great evil.

Titles in This Set:

The Silmarillion

Unfinished Tales

The Children of Hurin

Beren and Luthien

The Fall of Gondolin