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Oct 10, 2010
This volume of the History of Middle-Earth series is largely concerned with the development of the appendices for Lord of the Rings, which can be a little dry in places. The volume also contains some of Tolkien's last writings, including discussions on Glorfindel, drawing the conclusion that he was Glorfindel of Gondolin reborn (!), CĂrdan and many other things.
Interestingly, the last part of the book includes to unfinished pieces of writing linked closely to Lord of the Rings. The f More...
Interestingly, the last part of the book includes to unfinished pieces of writing linked closely to Lord of the Rings. The f More...
May 13, 2009
FYI: The only copy of this book in the Minuteman Library network has the section that includes the abandoned sequel to Lord of the Rings torn out.
Dec 15, 2011
Completing all 12 volumes of The History of Middle-earth was a challenge I set myself way back in January of this year, and it was a massive undertaking. Very, very glad I did it. I wrote about the experience of reading all 12 of those volumes here: http://soundscryer.com/2011/06/13/christ... (part 1) and here: http://soundscryer.com/2011/12/02/christ... (part 2). Much more detail about the series in those two pieces.
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Apr 12, 2011
Tolkien is classic. Compiled by his son Christopher, J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Peoples of Middle Earth" gives an interesting look at the cities and races present in Middle-Earth. A wonderful collection of facts, short stories, and interesting data to help any fan glean a little bit more about their beloved elves, dwarves, humans, trolls, or whomever else in whom they express interest.
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