The Silmarillion

J.R.R. Tolkien

Overview

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien is a collection of mythopoeic stories that precede The Lord of the Rings, detailing the creation of Middle-earth, the rebellion of the elf Fëanor, and the epic quest to recover the Silmarils, three jewels containing the light of the Two Trees of Valinor.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the history and mythology of Middle-earth.
• Fans of high fantasy.

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