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Authors: J. R. R. Tolkien,John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

The Silmarillion, although published last after Tolkien's death, is first chronologically both in conception by the author and in content. It is the story of the First Age, during which the heroes of...

The Silmarillion, although published last after Tolkien's death, is first chronologically both in conception by the author and in content. It is the story of the First Age, during which the heroes of The Lord of the Rings, such as Elrond and Galadriel, who lived from that time, are mentioned from time to time.

Anyone who has read The Lord of the Rings will...

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  • Pages Pages 487
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Translation Translation Eugenia Chatzithanasi - Kollia
  • Publisher Publisher Aiolos
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The Silmarillion, although published last after Tolkien's death, is first chronologically both in conception by the author and in content. It is the story of the First Age, during which the heroes of The Lord of the Rings, such as Elrond and Galadriel, who lived from that time, are mentioned from time to time.

Anyone who has read The Lord of the Rings will now gain a comprehensive view of Middle-earth, its peoples, and the evolution of their history over the ages. Conversely, anyone who starts their acquaintance with Tolkien through the Silmarillion is sure to not stop here.

The Silmarillion is the story of the creation of Middle-earth. It recounts the history of the peoples who lived through the heroic First Age, long before the events of The Lord of the Rings (Third Age) take place.

The book contains, in addition to the story of the Silmarils, the jewels crafted by Fëanor, the Music of the Ainur, the history of the Valar, the fall of Númenor, and a chapter regarding the Rings of Power and the Third Age. It also tells us how the First Dark Lord, Morgoth, stole the gems and placed them in his iron crown in the fortress of Angband, and how Fëanor and his kin embarked on an endless and desperate war against the great Enemy to reclaim them.

In the book, in addition to the fall of Númenor, there is also the wonderful love story of Beren and Lúthien.

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Authors
J. R. R. Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Publisher
Aiolos
Original Title
The Silmarillion
Type
Fantasy, Classic Literature
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
487
Publication Date
1996
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789607267924

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  • It may tire some. It has many details, but it is the Genesis of Middle-earth, according to Tolkien.

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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • kwstas_stefas
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    -Incredible book, awesome stories!
    -I'm not a person who reads books and yet it's the first one that captivated me and in 3 weeks I read 300 pages..
    -It provides details that make you create images in your mind based on what it describes, plus there is a map on the last pages that helps you navigate and look at the places mentioned in the story, along with a dictionary with various word interpretations and translations..
    -Excellent book, I will also get the next books in chronological order!
    -Show some patience for the first 15-20 pages and later on, from a certain point, you realize that reading it is not a waste of time! Excellent.

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
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    • I would recommend it for reading
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    5
    9 out of 9 members found this review helpful

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    The review is about readers who are not familiar with the series:

    The book refers to events that happened long before the Lord of the Rings series and specifically begins with the creation of the entire world. It is an impressive book and the way Tolkien describes the creation of the series' world and its evolution is truly magical.

    However, the book is quite difficult to read as a story. Initially, Tolkien refers to a huge number of landscapes, which he can describe for entire pages. Additionally, there is a barrage of names and cities/landscapes, and due to Tolkien's mastery of language, there are many creatures that are related and their names have the same root, such as Tur - Turin.

    I would recommend it to readers who would like to further expand the world of the Lord of the Rings.

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    • Paper quality
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I might recommend it for reading
    • It was not easy to read
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    5 out of 9 members found this review helpful

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    An interesting book for those who want to have a comprehensive view of the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien's imagination

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  • nikosm13
    5
    12 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    Perhaps the best book by Tolkien. In this, he describes the beginning of the world and the first two ages of Middle-earth! It is worth getting for anyone who is a fan of the Lord of the Rings!

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  • damiano1127
    5
    15 out of 16 members found this review helpful

    The whole story of LOTR in one book, simply epic, from here every LOTR reader should start

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  • crazylolxin
    5
    18 out of 21 members found this review helpful

    Class superior to Lord of The Rings and Hobbit... It's worth every cent I spent!! It showcases Tolkien's epic and his talent for writing!

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    It is only for the Tolkien fanatics, it has a lot of information inside and you get lost!

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  • many works of Tolkien in one book!

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  • It is worth a lot for all the LOTR fans and non-fans

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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • 5
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    The best thing ever. Don't watch Rings of Power, read the book, it's not even close

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • 1
    4 out of 67 members found this review helpful

    I had a stroke until I finished it. 1000 pages from the new testament of Middle-earth... no

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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Very good book! Like all books of this kind!

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    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    It is an awesome book by an awesome author

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  • 5
    10 out of 11 members found this review helpful

    From this book should start those who have not read Lord of the Rings!

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  • It may tire some. It has many details, but it is the Genesis of Middle-earth, according to Tolkien.

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  • -Incredible book, awesome stories!
    -I'm not a person who reads books and yet it's the first one that captivated me and in 3 weeks I read 300 pages..
    -It provides details that make you create images in your mind based on what it describes, plus there is a map on the last pages that helps you navigate and look at the places mentioned in the story, along with a dictionary with various word interpretations and translations..
    -Excellent book, I will also get the next books in chronological order!
    -Show some patience for the first 15-20 pages and later on, from a certain point, you realize that reading it is not a waste of time! Excellent.

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    3
  • The review is about readers who are not familiar with the series:

    The book refers to events that happened long before the Lord of the Rings series and specifically begins with the creation of the entire world. It is an impressive book and the way Tolkien describes the creation of the series' world and its evolution is truly magical.

    However, the book is quite difficult to read as a story. Initially, Tolkien refers to a huge number of landscapes, which he can describe for entire pages. Additionally, there is a barrage of names and cities/landscapes, and due to Tolkien's mastery of language, there are many creatures that are related and their names have the same root, such as Tur - Turin.

    I would recommend it to readers who would like to further expand the world of the Lord of the Rings.

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    9
  • An interesting book for those who want to have a comprehensive view of the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien's imagination

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
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The Silmarillion, although published last after Tolkien's death, is first chronologically both in conception by the author and in content. It is the story of the First Age, during which the heroes of The Lord of the Rings, such as Elrond and Galadriel, who lived from that time, are mentioned from time to time.

Anyone who has read The Lord of the Rings will now gain a comprehensive view of Middle-earth, its peoples, and the evolution of their history over the ages. Conversely, anyone who starts their acquaintance with Tolkien through the Silmarillion is sure to not stop here.

The Silmarillion is the story of the creation of Middle-earth. It recounts the history of the peoples who lived through the heroic First Age, long before the events of The Lord of the Rings (Third Age) take place.

The book contains, in addition to the story of the Silmarils, the jewels crafted by Fëanor, the Music of the Ainur, the history of the Valar, the fall of Númenor, and a chapter regarding the Rings of Power and the Third Age. It also tells us how the First Dark Lord, Morgoth, stole the gems and placed them in his iron crown in the fortress of Angband, and how Fëanor and his kin embarked on an endless and desperate war against the great Enemy to reclaim them.

In the book, in addition to the fall of Númenor, there is also the wonderful love story of Beren and Lúthien.

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Specifications

Authors
J. R. R. Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Publisher
Aiolos
Original Title
The Silmarillion
Type
Fantasy, Classic Literature
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
487
Publication Date
1996
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789607267924

Additional Specifications

Series
-

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (72)

  1. 66
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  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 2
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  • Paper quality
  • I would read a book by the same author
  • I liked the writing style
  • Was it interesting enough?
  • I would recommend it for reading
  • Was it easy to read?

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  • It may tire some. It has many details, but it is the Genesis of Middle-earth, according to Tolkien.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • kwstas_stefas
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    -Incredible book, awesome stories!
    -I'm not a person who reads books and yet it's the first one that captivated me and in 3 weeks I read 300 pages..
    -It provides details that make you create images in your mind based on what it describes, plus there is a map on the last pages that helps you navigate and look at the places mentioned in the story, along with a dictionary with various word interpretations and translations..
    -Excellent book, I will also get the next books in chronological order!
    -Show some patience for the first 15-20 pages and later on, from a certain point, you realize that reading it is not a waste of time! Excellent.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • stergiou24
    5
    9 out of 9 members found this review helpful

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    The review is about readers who are not familiar with the series:

    The book refers to events that happened long before the Lord of the Rings series and specifically begins with the creation of the entire world. It is an impressive book and the way Tolkien describes the creation of the series' world and its evolution is truly magical.

    However, the book is quite difficult to read as a story. Initially, Tolkien refers to a huge number of landscapes, which he can describe for entire pages. Additionally, there is a barrage of names and cities/landscapes, and due to Tolkien's mastery of language, there are many creatures that are related and their names have the same root, such as Tur - Turin.

    I would recommend it to readers who would like to further expand the world of the Lord of the Rings.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I might recommend it for reading
    • It was not easy to read
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Fokion_Orfanos__Fokion_Orfanos
    4
    5 out of 9 members found this review helpful

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    An interesting book for those who want to have a comprehensive view of the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien's imagination

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • nikosm13
    5
    12 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    Perhaps the best book by Tolkien. In this, he describes the beginning of the world and the first two ages of Middle-earth! It is worth getting for anyone who is a fan of the Lord of the Rings!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • damiano1127
    5
    15 out of 16 members found this review helpful

    The whole story of LOTR in one book, simply epic, from here every LOTR reader should start

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • crazylolxin
    5
    18 out of 21 members found this review helpful

    Class superior to Lord of The Rings and Hobbit... It's worth every cent I spent!! It showcases Tolkien's epic and his talent for writing!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    It is only for the Tolkien fanatics, it has a lot of information inside and you get lost!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • many works of Tolkien in one book!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • It is worth a lot for all the LOTR fans and non-fans

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    The best thing ever. Don't watch Rings of Power, read the book, it's not even close

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 1
    4 out of 67 members found this review helpful

    I had a stroke until I finished it. 1000 pages from the new testament of Middle-earth... no

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  • 5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Very good book! Like all books of this kind!

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  • 5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    It is an awesome book by an awesome author

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  • 5
    10 out of 11 members found this review helpful

    From this book should start those who have not read Lord of the Rings!

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  • It may tire some. It has many details, but it is the Genesis of Middle-earth, according to Tolkien.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • -Incredible book, awesome stories!
    -I'm not a person who reads books and yet it's the first one that captivated me and in 3 weeks I read 300 pages..
    -It provides details that make you create images in your mind based on what it describes, plus there is a map on the last pages that helps you navigate and look at the places mentioned in the story, along with a dictionary with various word interpretations and translations..
    -Excellent book, I will also get the next books in chronological order!
    -Show some patience for the first 15-20 pages and later on, from a certain point, you realize that reading it is not a waste of time! Excellent.

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • The review is about readers who are not familiar with the series:

    The book refers to events that happened long before the Lord of the Rings series and specifically begins with the creation of the entire world. It is an impressive book and the way Tolkien describes the creation of the series' world and its evolution is truly magical.

    However, the book is quite difficult to read as a story. Initially, Tolkien refers to a huge number of landscapes, which he can describe for entire pages. Additionally, there is a barrage of names and cities/landscapes, and due to Tolkien's mastery of language, there are many creatures that are related and their names have the same root, such as Tur - Turin.

    I would recommend it to readers who would like to further expand the world of the Lord of the Rings.

    Translated from Greek ·
    9
  • An interesting book for those who want to have a comprehensive view of the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien's imagination

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
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