Tuesday, January 8, 2013

The Simarillion by J.R.R Tolkien

In this epic saga by Tolkien it shows the early history of middle-earth and tying in characters like Galadriel, Elrond, Isulder, and Sauron.
Known as the the "Bible of Middle Earth"; it tells of things such as: The Songs of Eru and Melkor, of the creation of Middle-Earth, and of Feoner the Elf, Morgoth the Destroyer, and Illuvatar the Creator, Turin the Tall, and of course of Simarils the jewels the hold the light of the two threes of Valinor.

2 comments:

  1. Although not a light read it brings to life the world before the Hobbit; in a way that you'll never forget.

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  2. Dear Noah,

    How does Tolkien "bring to life" the world of this novel? Do you like the way he describes the setting, characters, or plot best?

    Thanks,
    Missy

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