The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two by J.R.R. Tolkien

He gives the reader histories of each character’s name as it evolved in the course of Tolkien’s revisions. “The Tales will be appreciated by those who have read The Silmarillion and wish to examine how Tolkien improved his story and style from their original form, and how eventually The Lord of the Rings came to stand independently with only a few hints from the early mythology. Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father’s son, delving into the question of Elvish genealogies.

Also included is extensive information on the names and vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages. Essential reading for Middle-earth aficionados, each tale is followed by commentary from editor Christopher Tolkien. He gives the reader histories of each character’s name as it evolved in the course of Tolkien’s revisions.”–The New York Times Book Review This fascinating second part of The Book of Lost Tales features the tales of Beren and Lúthien, Túrin and the Dragon, and the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin.

Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father’s son, delving into the question of Elvish genealogies. This second part of The Book of Lost Tales includes the tale of Beren and Lthien. The book is the continuation of The Book of Lost Tales: Part One. The Book of Lost Tales is a collection of early stories by J. 'The Tales will be appreciated by those who have read The Silmarillion and wish to examine how Tolkien improved his story and style from their original form, and how eventually The Lord of the Rings came to stand independently with only a few hints from the early mythology.“Tolkien devotees will no doubt rejoice. The Book of Lost Tales: Part Two, published in 1984, is the second volume of Christopher Tolkiens 12-volume book series, The History of Middle-earth, in which he analyzes the unpublished manuscripts of J.R.R. Essential reading for Middle-earth aficionados, each tale is followed by commentary from editor Christopher Tolkien. Part One of The Book of Lost Tales follows a mariner called Eriol as he lands upon a magical island and hears there stories of the creation of the world, the awakening of the Elves, the treachery of Melko (later Melkor/Morgoth), and the darkening of Valinor. Tolkien published by George Allen & Unwin (STOCK CODE: 2130474) for sale by Stella & Roses Books. This fascinating second part of The Book of Lost Tales features the tales of Beren and Lúthien, Túrin and the Dragon, and the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin. THE BOOK OF LOST TALES PART II written by J.R.R.

He gives the reader histories of each character's name as it evolved in the course of Tolkien's revisions.'- The New York Times Book Review Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father's son, delving into the question of Elvish genealogies.

The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two by J.R.R. Tolkien