Unfinished tales of Númenor and Middle-earth

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J.R.R. Tolkien: Unfinished tales of Númenor and Middle-earth (2014)

472 pages

English language

Published Nov. 23, 2014

ISBN:
978-0-544-33799-2
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OCLC Number:
891120874

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A collection of Tolkien's unpublished manuscripts dealing with events from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Rings.

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There are some that have said that "Unfinished Tales" while good, holds the position of a band publishing songs that it originally left on the cutting room floor. I disagree with that assessment.

First, let us be clear for new people: "Unfinished Tales" is not a new read. It is not a book you read first. Ever. A good reading of (in order of importance) "The Lord of the Rings," "The Silmarillion," and (optionally) "The Hobbit," is required. Without this background you simply will not be able to make any sense of what you're reading in "Unfinished Tales" despite Christopher's very good notes.

Here you will find details that fans of the Legendarium have long wondered and wanted to know about. What is Gandalf? What was the order he was part of, and who were its members? What's the real story(s) behind Galadreal? How did Gondor and Rohan become such …

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Subjects

  • English Fantasy fiction
  • Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
  • Fiction