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The Book of Lost Tales: Part Two - (Histories of Middle-Earth) by J R R Tolkien (Paperback)

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  • "Tolkien devotees will no doubt rejoice. . . .
  • About the Author: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
  • 400 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
  • Series Name: Histories of Middle-Earth

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"Reprinted by special arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Company"--T.p. verso.



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"Tolkien devotees will no doubt rejoice. . . . Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father's son, delving into the question of Elvish genealogies. . . . He gives the reader histories of each character's name as it evolved in the course of Tolkien's revisions."--The New York Times Book Review

This fascinating second part of The Book of Lost Tales features the tales of Beren and Lúthien, Túrin and the Dragon, and the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin. Essential reading for Middle-earth aficionados, each tale is followed by commentary from editor Christopher Tolkien. Also included is extensive information on the names and vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages.

"The Tales will be appreciated by those who have read The Silmarillion and wish to examine how Tolkien improved his story and style from their original form, and how eventually The Lord of the Rings came to stand independently with only a few hints from the early mythology."--British Book News



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"Tolkien devotees will no doubt rejoice. . . . Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father's son, delving into the question of Elvish genealogies. . . . He gives the reader histories of each character's name as it evolved in the course of Tolkien's revisions."--The New York Times Book Review

"The Tales will be appreciated by those who have read The Silmarillion and wish to examine how Tolkien improved his story and style from their original form, and how eventually The Lord of the Rings came to stand independently with only a few hints from the early mythology."--British Book News



About the Author



John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. After serving in World War I, he embarked upon a distinguished academic career and was recognized as one of the finest philologists in the world. He was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. He is, however, beloved throughout the world as the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic works as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He died on September 2, 1973, at the age of eighty-one.
Dimensions (Overall): 6.94 Inches (H) x 4.24 Inches (W) x 1.08 Inches (D)
Weight: .43 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Histories of Middle-Earth
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 400
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Theme: Epic
Format: Paperback
Author: J R R Tolkien
Language: English
Street Date: April 22, 1992
TCIN: 12088013
UPC: 9780345375223
Item Number (DPCI): 248-35-5922
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.08 inches length x 4.24 inches width x 6.94 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.43 pounds
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3.0 out of 5 stars with 1 reviews
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Book of Lost Tales

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 11 years ago
As far as the book goes, it's great. But the shipping was very slow and a tracking number wasn't available to look at until a week and a half after I ordered several books. The actual arrival date was several days after the estimated time it would take to get to my home. Atleast I didn't need it for a birthday present or something similar, because I wouldn't have had it on time.
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