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The History of Middle-Earth 5-Book Boxed Set: The Book of Lost Tales 1, the Book of Lost Tales 2, the Lays of Beleriand, the Shaping of Middle-Earth,

by J. R. R. Tolkien

A five-volume record of Middle-earth’s evolving mythology

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A five-volume record of Middle-earth’s evolving mythology

This collection brings together early tales, later poems, and related writings to trace how Tolkien’s Middle-earth mythology took shape. The volumes range from the two-part *Book of Lost Tales* to *The Lays of Beleriand*, with stories of Túrin Turambar and Lúthien among the material discussed. Other sections follow the development of the world’s early lore and the story of Númenor’s destruction, while also examining the languages and Elvish vocabularies Tolkien created. Christopher Tolkien guides the collection through his father’s writings, making the set a documentary companion to the legendarium behind *The Hobbit*, *The Lord of the Rings*, and *The Silmarillion*.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in the development and sources of Tolkien’s Middle-earth mythology.
  • Fans seeking additional material on Beleriand, Númenor, and the legends associated with Túrin and Lúthien.
  • Readers curious about Tolkien’s constructed languages and Elvish vocabularies.

Themes

Myth-making and the development of a fictional worldBeleriand’s legends and historiesLanguage creationNúmenor and the history of Middle-earth

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Book overview

The extraordinary history of Middle-earth comes to life in this essential five-volume collection from the beloved author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

The History of Middle-earth chronicles the creation of the mythology, languages, and histories that form the foundation for Tolkien's most beloved works--The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. With painstaking documentation and analysis, Christopher Tolkien guides readers through his father's legendarium.

The Book of Lost Tales, Part One & Part Two collect the early myths and legends that led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.

The Lays of Beleriand includes two of Middle-earth's most crucial stories--that of Túrin Turambar, a hero living under a ruinous family curse, and Lúthien, an elven princess whose love for a mortal man is mirrored ages later in the romance of Arwen and Aragorn--and sheds light on the creation of Tolkien's mythology.

The Shaping of Middle-earth traces the development of Middle-earth's earliest lore, from the sundering of the world to Beleriand and the events of The Silmarillion.

The Lost Road and Other Writings chronicles the original destruction of Númenor and includes essays on the complex languages of Middle-earth along with an extensive account of Elvish vocabularies.
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