Morgoth’s Ring

The first of two companion volumes which documents the later writing of The Silmarillion, Tolkien’s epic tale of war.

The first of two companion volumes which documents the later writing of The Silmarillion, Tolkien’s epic tale of war.

After The Lord of the Rings was at last achieved, J R R Tolkien turned his attention once again to ‘the Matter of the Elder Days’. The text of the Annals of Aman, the ‘Blessed Land’ in the far West, is given in full; while in writings hitherto unknown is seen the nature of the problems that Tolkien explored in his later years, as new and radical ideas, portending upheaval in the old narratives, emerged at the heart of the mythology, and as the destinies of Men and Elves, mortals and immortals, became of central significance, together with a vastly enlarged perception of the evil of Melkor, the Shadow upon Arda.

The second part of this history of the later Silmarillion is concerned with developments in the legends of Beleriand after the completion of The Lord of the Rings.

‘Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father’s son… Tolkien devotees will rejoice’ The New York Times Book Review

‘Illustrates the development, depth and richness of J R R Tolkien’s personal mythology’ Vector

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

In ''Morgoth''s Ring'', the first of two companion volumes, Christopher Tolkien describes and documents the later history of ''The Silmarillion'', from the time when his father turned again to ''the Matter of the Elder Days'' after ''The Lord of the Rings'' was at last achieved. The text of the Annals of Aman, the ''Blessed Land'' in the far West, is given in full; while in writings hitherto unknown is seen the nature of the problems that J. R. R. Tolkien explored in his later years, as new and radical ideas, portending upheaval in the old narratives, emerged at the heart of the mythology, and as the destinies of Man and Elves, mortals and immortals, became of central significance, together with a vastly enlarged perception of the evil of Melkor, the Shadow upon Arda.

The second part of this history of the later Silmarillion is concerned with the developments in the legends of Beleriend after the completion of ''The Lord of the Rings''.

"One marvels anew at the depth, breadth, and persistence of J. R. R. Tolkien''s labour. No one sympathetic to his aims, the invention of a secondary universe, will want to miss this chance to be present at the creation.
''Publishers Weekly''

• The sixth part of the account of the writing of Tolkien’s epic precursor to The Lord of the Rings

• Features many alternative texts not in The Silmarillion

• Peter Jackson’s multi-million dollar film trilogy wil ensure maximum attention on all of Tolkien’s works

• Brand new eye-catching package to complement the popular new ‘black covers’ of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion andd Unfinished Tales

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