The Lays of Beleriand (The History of Middle-earth, Book 3)

by Christopher Tolkien

On Sale: 09/20/2019

The Lays of Beleriand (The History of Middle-earth, Book 3)

by Christopher Tolkien

On Sale: 09/20/2019

Format:

About the Book

The third volume that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien’s epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.

This, the third volume of The History of Middle-earth, gives us a priviledged insight into the creation of the mythology of Middle-earth, through the alliterative verse tales of two of the most crucial stories in Tolkien’s world – those of Turien and Luthien. The first of the poems is the unpublished Lay of The Children of Hurin, narrating on a grand scale the tragedy of Turin Turambar. The second is the moving Lay of Leithian, the chief source of the tale of Beren and Luthien in The Silmarillion, telling of the Quest of the Silmaril and the encounter with Morgoth in his subterranean fortress.

Accompanying the poems are commentaries on the evolution of the history of the Elder Days. Also included is the notable criticism of The Lay of The Leithian by CS Lewis, who read the poem in 1929.

Critical Praise

‘A worthy addition to The History of Middle-earth’ Mallorn

‘Anyone loving the oiginal books will want to study this one’ Daily Mail

-

Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780007348206
  • ISBN 10: 0007348207
  • Imprint: HarperCollins
  • On Sale: 09/20/2019
  • Pages: 400
  • List Price:13.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
  • BISAC2 : FICTION / Fantasy / Action & Adventure
  • BISAC3 : FICTION / Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures
  • BISAC4 : FICTION / Fantasy / Epic
  • BISAC5 : FICTION / Action & Adventure

The Lays of Beleriand (The History of Middle-earth, Book 3) by Christopher Tolkien, J. R. R. Tolkien

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the web site's home page.

Other Booksellers

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the Web site's home page.

SELECT:

Specialty Booksellers

Interest-specific online venues and gift accounts that offer books for purchase. The links will take you to the store’s home page.

International Customers

If you are located outside Canada, the best way to order online is to choose from the following bookstores listed by region and country.