Books like The History of Middle-earth by Christopher Tolkien

An epic account of Middle‑earth’s ancient past, detailing its creation, the famed Silmarils, and the rise of Morgoth and Sauron.

A collection of previously unpublished stories and essays by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien, that expand the history and mythology of Númenor and Middle‑earth from the First Age to the end of the War of the Ring.

A collection of unpublished alliterative poems by J.R.R. Tolkien depicting key legends of the Elder Days in Middle-earth, accompanied by scholarly commentary.

A curated collection of J.R.R. Tolkien’s letters that illuminate his views on his own works, fantasy literature, and the world, offering insight into his thoughts as an English author and philologist.

A scholarly companion that guides readers through Tolkien’s The Hobbit, unveiling its underlying narratives, themes, and characters in accessible, chapter‑by‑chapter analysis.

The Return of the Shadow is the first volume of Christopher Tolkien's The History of the Lord of the Rings, detailing the early development of The Fellowship of the Ring from initial drafts to the narrative’s end in the first volume.

"In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwë, chief of the Valar: he is called the Lord of Waters, of all seas, lakes, and rivers under the sky. But he works in secret in Middle-earth to support the Noldor, the kindred of the Elves among whom were numbered Húrin and Túrin Turambar. Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, beautiful but undiscoverable. It was built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who, when they dwelt in Valinor, the land of the gods, rebelled against their rule and fled to Middle-earth. Turgon King of Gondolin is hated and feared above all his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to discover the marvellously hidden city, while the gods in Valinor in heated debate largely refuse to intervene in support of Ulmo's desires and designs. Into this world comes Tuor, cousin of Túrin, the instrument of Ulmo's designs. Guided unseen by him Tuor sets out from the land of his birth on the fearful journey to Gondolin, and in one of the most arresting moments in the history of Middle-earth the sea-god himself appears to him, rising out of the ocean in the midst of a storm. In Gondolin he becomes great; he is wedded to Idril, Turgon's daughter, and their son is Eärendel, whose birth and profound importance in days to come is foreseen by Ulmo. At last comes the terrible ending. Morgoth learns through an act of supreme treachery all that he needs to mount a devastating attack on the city, with Balrogs and dragons and numberless Orcs. After a minutely observed account of the fall of Gondolin, the tale ends with the escape of Túrin and Idril, with the child Eärendel, looking back from a cleft in the mountains as they flee southward, at the blazing wreckage of their city. They were journeying into a new story, the Tale of Eärendel, which Tolkien never wrote, but which is sketched out in this book from other sources. Following his presentation of Beren and Lúthien Christopher Tolkien has used the same 'history in sequence' mode in the writing of this edition of The Fall of Gondolin. In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, it was 'the first real story of this imaginary world' and, together with Beren and Lúthien and The Children of Húrin, he regarded it as one of the three 'Great Tales' of the Elder Days." - Amazon.com

A 1969 celebration of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy trilogy by Lin Carter.

"John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) was a brilliant writer who continues to leave his imaginative imprint on the mind and hearts of readers. He was once called the "creative equivalent of a people," and for more than sixty years his Middle-earth tales have captivated and delighted readers of all ages from all over the world. The Hobbit has long been recognized as a children's fantasy classic, and the heroic romance the Lord of the Rings has been called the most influential story of all time. These stories have sold over 150 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over forty languages, and they, along with works such as the Silmarillion and the History of Middle-Earth, have convinced scores of readers and critics that Tolkien is the master writer of fantasy. Whether you've been a fan for years or you've just recently been hooked by the blockbuster Lord of the Rings movies, "I Am in Fact a Hobbit" is an excellent starting point into the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Book jacket."--Jacket.

Describes the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle Earth and author of "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings."

Jane Chance examines Tolkien’s *The Lord of the Rings* as a commentary on 20th‑century power, politics, and language, exploring its mythology of power through Middle‑earth and historical parallels.

"The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippey's classic work, now revised and expanded in paperback explores J.R.R. Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's professional background led him to write The Hobbit and create a timeless charm for millions of readers. He argues convincingly that the source of Tolkien's inspiration lay not just in his love of fable but in his love of language. While examining the foundations and literary structures of Tolkien's most popular work, The Lord of the Rings, in rich detail, Shippey also discusses the contribution of The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales to Tolkien's great myth cycle, showing how the more "difficult" books can be fully appreciated. He goes on to examine the remarkable twelve-volume History of Middle-earth, written by Tolkien's son and literary heir Christopher Tolkien, which traces the creative and technical processes by which Middle-earth evolved."--Jacket.

J.R.R. Tolkien, der unbestritten größte Fantasyautor aller Zeiten, hat sich bis zu seinem Tod im Jahr 1973 mit seinem eigenen Schaffen auseinandergesetzt und die Voraussetzungen und Entwicklungen seines Weltenbaus überdacht. In »Natur und Wesen von Mittelerde« zeigt sich die ganze Dimension von Mittelerde. Es gibt wohl keine andere Weltenschöpfung, die so viele Leser und Cineasten in ihren Bann gezogen hat wie Mittelerde. In diesem Buch sind zahlreiche späte Schriften Tolkiens zugänglich gemacht, die erhellen, was es mit ihr auf sich hat: mit ihren Geschöpfen, Tieren und Pflanzen, mit dem Entstehen und Vergehen ganzer Landschaften, bis hin zu der Frage, was Tote und Lebendige, Elben und Menschen verbindet und trennt. Und manch einzelne Geschichten aus dem Herr der Ringe, dem Silmarillion, den Nachrichten aus Mittelerde werden erst verständlich, wenn der Leser dem tiefen Nachdenken Tolkiens über seine Welt begegnet. Natur und Wesen von Mittelerde enthält ein eigenes Kapitel über die Insel Númenor und ihre Bewohner. Sie wird Schauplatz der neuen Tolkien-TV-Serie sein.

The War of the Ring, the third volume of Tolkien’s History of the Lord of the Rings, details the climactic battles and political maneuvers that shape the final stages of Middle‑earth’s epic conflict.

Follows the life and work of the renowned fantasy writer, creator of hobbits and Middle Earth and 'The Lord of the Rings.'