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Name: The Silmarillion
Rating: 3.953271028037 (107 reviews)
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien

The Silmarillion presents the foundational mythology of Tolkien’s Middle‑earth, beginning with the world’s creation by Eru and the stewardship of the Valar. It centers on the Silmarils, radiant jewels crafted by the elven master Fëanor, and the cataclysmic conflict that ensues when the dark god Morgoth steals them. The narrative continues through the rise and fall of Númenor, the ascent of the evil Sauron, and the early history that sets the stage for later tales such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

First publish date: June 1984

Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy

Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien

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