The Lays of Beleriand by J.R.R. Tolkien (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Lays of Beleriand by J.R.R. Tolkien "The power of Tolkien's central characters . . . shines through." Library Journal.A treasure trove of lore for old and new friends of Middle-earth. Enter now, reader, and learn of the hero of the Lay of Leithian. Hear as well of the early years of Turin the Tall, as he journeys through darkness on his quest to find his father. Read of his rescue by Beleg the Brave, and of the dark destiny that haunts their friendship! Only the genius of Tolkien could create a fantasy more real than reality, a reality more fantastic than fantasy! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Tales told through the ages of quests and curses, enduring love and immeasurable tragedy"The power of Tolkiens central characters—tragic, cursed TÚrin; the lovers Beren and LÚthien—shines through."—Library JournalGathering together two of the most crucial stories in Tolkiens world—those of Turin, a hero living under a ruinous family curse, and Luthien, an elven princess whose love for a mortal man is mirrored ages later in Arwen and Aragorn—The Lays of Beleriand sheds light on the creation of the mythology of Middle-earth. Journey through darkness with Turin Turambar as he searches for his long-missing father in The Lay of the Children of Hurin, and join Beren and Luthien on their quest to cut a Silmaril from Morgoths crown in The Lay of Leithian. Both narratives appear here in alliterative verse and are accompanied by Christopher Tolkiens commentary on the evolution of the history of the Elder Days. Also included is critical analysis by C. S. Lewis of The Lay of Leithian. Author Biography John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. After serving in World War I, he embarked upon a distinguished academic career and was recognized as one of the finest philologists in the world. He was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. He is, however, beloved throughout the world as the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic works as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He died on September 2, 1973, at the age of eighty-one. Details ISBN0345388186 Author J.R.R. Tolkien Short Title LAYS OF BELERIAND Pages 480 Language English ISBN-10 0345388186 ISBN-13 9780345388186 Media Book DEWEY 821.912 Year 1994 Imprint Ballantine Books Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1892 Death 1973 Residence ENK DOI 10.1604/9780345388186 Series Number 3 AU Release Date 1994-08-29 NZ Release Date 1994-08-29 US Release Date 1994-08-29 UK Release Date 1994-08-29 Publisher Random House USA Inc Series The Histories of Middle-earth Format Paperback Publication Date 1994-08-29 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7154290;

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