Description
The Nature of Middle-earth by J. R. R. Tolkien brings together a remarkable collection of Tolkien's later writings on the history, peoples, geography, mythology and deeper workings of Middle-earth.
Long after the publication of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien continued to explore and develop the world he had created. His fascination with Middle-earth extended far beyond the stories themselves, leading him to examine everything from the nature of the Elves and the powers of the Valar to the landscapes, creatures and history of Númenor and Gondor.
Edited by renowned Tolkien scholar Carl F. Hostetter, The Nature of Middle-earth gives readers a unique opportunity to explore these later writings and see Tolkien continuing to develop his extraordinary fictional universe.
The collection examines subjects including Elvish immortality and reincarnation, the relationships between different peoples of Middle-earth, the Valar, Númenor, the geography of Gondor and many smaller details that reveal the extraordinary depth behind Tolkien's world-building.
Rather than telling a single continuous story, the book offers a fascinating collection of writings that deepen and expand the mythology behind Middle-earth.
For readers who have already explored The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales and The History of Middle-earth, this volume provides another layer of insight into Tolkien's creative process and the complex world he spent much of his life developing.
Why You'll Love It
- Features previously unpublished writings by J. R. R. Tolkien
- Edited by leading Tolkien scholar Carl F. Hostetter
- Expands the history and mythology of Middle-earth
- Explores Tolkien's later development of his fictional world
- Includes fascinating material about the Elves
- Examines Elvish immortality and reincarnation
- Explores the Powers of the Valar
- Contains material relating to Númenor
- Reveals more about the geography of Gondor
- Offers exceptional insight into Tolkien's world-building
- Ideal companion to The Silmarillion
- Perfect for readers of Unfinished Tales
- Essential for fans of The History of Middle-earth
- Excellent addition to a Tolkien or Lord of the Rings collection
- Ideal for dedicated Middle-earth and epic fantasy readers