Name: The Silmarillion
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Rating: 4.75 (12 reviews)
Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
ISBN: 9780618391110

Type

Physical Book

Author

J. R. R. Tolkien

Publisher

William Morrow and Company

Language

English

Pages

416

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.6 x 19.8 x 3.3 cm

Weight

1.47 kg.

ISBN

0618391118

ISBN13

9780618391110

Edition No.

0002

Synopsis "The Silmarillion"

The tales of The Silmarillion were the underlying inspiration and source of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing; he worked on the book throughout his life but never brought it to a final form. Long preceding in its origins The Lord of the Rings, it is the story of the First Age of Tolkien's world, the ancient drama to which characters in The Lord of the RIngs look back and in which some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The title Silmarillion is shortened from Quenta Silmarillion, "The History of the Silmarils," the three great jewels created by Feanor, most gifted of the Elves, in which he imprisoned the light of the Two Trees that illumined Valinor, the land of the gods. When Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, destroyed the Trees, that light lived on only in the Silmarils; Morgoth seized them and set them in his crown, guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth. The Silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of Feanor and his people against the gods, their exile in Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all the heroisim of Elves and Men, against the great Enemy. The book includes several other, shorter works beside The Silmarillion proper. Preceding it are "Ainulindale," the myth of Creation, and "Valaquenta," in which the nature and powers of each of the gods is set forth. After The Silmarillion is "Akallabeth," the story of the downfall of the great island kingdom of Numenor at the end of the Second Age; completing the volume is "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age," in which the events of The Lord of the Rings are treated in the manner of The Silmarillion. This new edition of The Silmarillion contains the revised and corrected "second edition" text and, by way of introduction, a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien in 1951, which provides a brilliant exposition of his conception of the earlier Ages. It also contains almost fifty full-color illustrations by the artist Ted Nasmith, many of which appear for the first time.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) was an influential British writer, poet, philologist, and professor, famous for his heroic fantasy works. Among his most notable creations are “The Hobbit”, “The Lord of the Rings” (epic trilogy), and “The Silmarillion”, which explore the world of Middle Earth.

Professor at the University of Oxford and member of the literary group the Inklings (with C.S. Lewis), Tolkien was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1972. His work has marked a milestone in fantasy literature.

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Nelson Muñoz Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Increíble la calidad de esta edición, trae el doble cantidad de gráficas comparada con la de español y llegó antes de la fecha estimada, excelente servicio de buscalibre, recomendadisimo
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Guillermo Alejandro Espinoza Cueva Friday, April 30, 2021
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Indescriptible. Es un maravilloso libro, las hojas son de buena calidad. Leerlo en inglés, es genial. El libro llego en excelentes condiciones y antes de tiempo. Soy un asiduo comprador de Busca libre.Gracias.
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Juan Pablo Diaz Ravina Friday, January 08, 2021
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Un libro excelente, llegó en buen estado y en tiempo correcto.
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Elkin Sanabria Sunday, April 25, 2021
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Es una presentación fantástica, mucho mejor de lo que imaginé
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Katerin Huichulef Monday, July 19, 2021
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Hermosa edición, llegó en buen estado.
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Miguel Ángel Palacios Quitian Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Excelente producto
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Mauricio Rodriguez Sunday, November 27, 2022
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Lo compré por ser la versión con todas las ilustraciones de Ted Nasmith. Es más pequeña de lo que pensé, lamentablemente no venía sellada y la sobrecubierta está un poco abierta en los bordes, además de estar algo gastada en la portada. Una muy buena edición pero que no llegó nueva.
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Agustín Gerardo Campos Priego Thursday, August 10, 2023
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A tiempo y en buenas condiciones.
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Milagros Haro Saturday, July 20, 2024
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La edición es preciosa, y llegó a tiempo.
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Marco Capozzi Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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vino un poco razgado pero todo bien, es un hermoso libro, es más grande de lo que parece, las hojas son texturizadas.
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Victor Gallardo Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Hermosa versión, muy buen papel, las imágenes de gran calidad. Viene con un mapa gigante de Beleriand. Totalmente recomendable. De compra obligada para quien le guste las historias de Tolkien
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Kerly Rozas Tuesday, December 07, 2021
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Llegó mucho antes de lo esperado y en buenas condiciones.
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