The Silmarillion

J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion tells of the early ages of Middle-earth. The tales focus on the High Elves and their war. They fight Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, to regain the Silmarils. These jewels hold the pure light of Valinor. Elrond and Galadriel take part in this distant past.

This fantasy book suits readers who seek the myths of Middle-earth. These include readers of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It tells of creation, the gods, and the fall of Númenor. One section traces the Rings of Power and Third Age events.

This B-format edition revises the text and corrects errors. It also has a letter Tolkien wrote in 1951. In it, he explains how he thought up Middle-earth’s early ages.