Unfinished Tales

The popular paperback edition of Unfinished Tales presents a fascinating collection of stories that continue the worlds of The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, while also offering an alternative version of The Children of Hurin. Spanning from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, the volume provides readers with additional background, context, and new narratives from Tolkien’s mythic universe. Edited by Christopher Tolkien, the son of J.R.R. Tolkien, the book includes his concise commentary to place each tale within the broader sweep of his father’s writings, helping readers understand connections and development across the legendarium.

Highlights include Gandalf’s lively account of how he persuaded the Dwarves to attend the famous party at Bag-End, the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before Tuor on the coast of Beleriand, and a precise description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan. The collection also contains the only story from the long ages of Númenor before its downfall, and discussions of matters such as the Five Wizards and the Palantiri, enriching readers’ knowledge of the lore. The Tales were collated and presented with ongoing notes to situate each piece relative to Tolkien’s broader work, offering a fuller picture of Middle-earth’s history and mythology for devoted readers.

Kenmerken

• Verzameling verhalen uit Midden-aarde, van de Eerste tot het Einde der Ringstrijd
• Bevat een alternatieve versie van The Children of Húrin
• Gandalf’s verhaal over de Dwalendwars Bag-End-avond
• Ulmo’s verschijning aan Tuor aan de kust van Beleriand
• Militaire organisatie van de Ruiters van Rohan beschreven
• Enige verhaal uit de lange tijd van Númenor
• Bewerkt door Christopher Tolkien met korte toelichtingen

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