The Lays of Beleriand

by J.R.R. Tolkien

First published 1985

Delve into the tragic tales that forged Middle-earth's lore. Witness the doomed friendship of Turin and Beleg. Brave the perilous Quest of the Silmaril as Beren and Luthien infiltrate Morgoth's lair. Tolkien's masterful poetry brings the Elder Days' sorrows and triumphs to vivid life.

Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, poetry, epic-fantasy

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical

Tropes: doomed-friendship, quest

Setting: Beleriand, Middle-Earth, Morgoth's Lair

Period: Elder Days

470 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey Books

Content warnings: death

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