Beren and Lthien by J.R.R. Tolkien (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Beren and Lthien by J.R.R. Tolkien, Alan Lee, Christopher Tolkien Painstakingly restored from Tolkiens manuscripts and presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of Beren and Luthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Dwarves and Orcs and the rich landscape and creatures unique to Tolkiens Middle-earth. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Painstakingly restored from Tolkiens manuscripts and presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of Beren and LÚthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Dwarves and Orcs and the rich landscape and creatures unique to Tolkiens Middle-earth. The tale of Beren and LÃºthien was, or became, an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of the First Age of the World conceived by J.R.R. Tolkien. Returning from France and the battle of the Somme at the end of 1916, he wrote the tale in the following year.Essential to the story, and never changed, is the fate that shadowed the love of Beren and LÃºthien: for Beren was a mortal man, but LÃºthien was an immortal Elf. Her father, a great Elvish lord, in deep opposition to Beren, imposed on him an impossible task that he must perform before he might wed LÃºthien. This is the kernel of the legend; and it leads to the supremely heroic attempt of Beren and LÃºthien together to rob the greatest of all evil beings, Melkor, called Morgoth, the Black Enemy, of a Silmaril.In this book Christopher Tolkien has attempted to extract the story of Beren and LÃºthien from the comprehensive work in which it was embedded; but that story was itself changing as it developed new associations within the larger history. To show something of the process whereby this legend of Middle-earth evolved over the years, he has told the story in his fathers own words by giving, first, its original form, and then passages in prose and verse from later texts that illustrate the narrative as it changed. Presented together for the first time, they reveal aspects of the story, both in event and in narrative immediacy, that were afterwards lost. Author Biography 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 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.Christopher Tolkien, born on 21 November 1924, is the third son of J.R.R. Tolkien. During the Second World War he served in the Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm as a pilot. At the end of the war he returned to Oxford University and became a Fellow and Tutor in English of New College in 1964, lecturing in the University on early English and northern literature. Appointed by J.R.R. Tolkien to be his literary executor, he has devoted himself since his fathers death in 1973 to the editing and publication of unpublished writings, notably The Silmarillion and Beowulf, and the collections entitled Unfinished Tales and The History of Middle-earth. Since 1975 he has lived in France with his wife Baillie.Alan Lee is the illustrator of the highly-successful centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and diamond edition of The Hobbit. He studied graphic design and the depiction of Celtic and Norse myths and has illustrated a wide range of books, including Faeries, Merlin Dreams and Castles, and was conceptual designer for Terry Jones film Erik the Viking. He was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for his illustrated edition of Black Ships Before Troy. Review Praise for The Children of HÚrin:I hope that its universality and power will grant it a place in English mythologyIndependent on SundayThe darkest of all Tolkiens tales. Alan Lees illustrations complement the writing splendidlyTimes Literary Supplement Long Description Painstakingly restored from Tolkiens manuscripts and presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of Beren and L Review Quote Praise for The Children of Hrin: I hope that its universality and power will grant it a place in English mythology Independent on Sunday The darkest of all Tolkiens tales. Alan Lees illustrations complement the writing splendidly Times Literary Supplement Feature 20 b/w illus, 9 col plates * The first complete standalone Middle-earth book by J.R.R. Tolkien since The Children of H Description for Sales People This de luxe collectors edition features the first edition text and eight full-colour plates, together with an exclusive colour frontispiece illustration. The book is quarter-bound with a unique L Details ISBN0008214204 Language English Year 2017 ISBN-10 0008214204 ISBN-13 9780008214203 Format Hardcover Illustrator Alan Lee Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Christopher Tolkien Birth 1949 Media Book Pages 288 DEWEY 823.912 Publication Date 2017-06-01 Author Christopher Tolkien UK Release Date 2017-06-01 Illustrations 20 b/w illus, 9 col plates, Index Death 1976 Affiliation Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice, San Diego Position Translator Qualifications M.D. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Edition Description Deluxe Slipcase edition Alternative 9780008214197 Audience General Imprint HarperCollins AU Release Date 2017-06-05 NZ Release Date 2017-06-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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