The Silmarillion

by J.R.R. Tolkien

First published 1984

The Silmarils, pure and powerful magic jewels, ignite a war between Elves and Men. As the Dark Lord Morgoth's thirst for the gems tears apart the Elder Days, a human warrior and the Elven king's daughter fight to defeat the forces of darkness. Even their love cannot conquer Morgoth, but the final, cataclysmic War of Wrath may bring down the Dark Lord for good.

Genres: mythology, fantasy, epic-fantasy, historical-fantasy

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, epic-journey, good-vs-evil

Setting: Middle Earth, Valinor, Númenor, Fictional pre-historical world

Period: The First Age, Fictional pre-history

384 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks

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