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The Silmarillion

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Book Synopsis: The #1 New York Times BestsellerThe Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit. This mythopoetic masterpiece is a must-read before you watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video.

The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were jewels created by Fëanor, most gifted of the Elves. Within them was imprisoned the Light of the Two Trees of Valinor before the Trees themselves were destroyed by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord. Thereafter, the unsullied Light of Valinor lived on only in the Silmarils, but they were seized by Morgoth and set in his crown, which was guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth.

The Silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of Fëanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from Valinor and return to Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all their heroism, against the great Enemy.“Majestic! ... Readers of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings will find in The Silmarillion a cosmology to call their own, medieval romances, fierce fairy tales, and fiercer wars that ring with heraldic fury... It overwhelms the reader.”—Time

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The Silmarillion is a literary masterpiece that forms the foundation of J.R.R. Tolkien's vast and imaginative world. With its roots tracing back to before The Hobbit, this #1 New York Times Bestseller is a must-read for all fans of epic fantasy. Delve into the ancient drama of the creation of the world and the events of the First Age. It is the very story that characters from The Lord of the Rings look back upon, with figures like Elrond and Galadriel having been part of its extraordinary events.

Not only does The Silmarillion provide rich context and backstory to The Lord of the Rings, but it also prepares you for the highly anticipated Prime Video series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Experience the allure and depth of Middle-earth prior to immersing yourself in the on-screen adaptation. By exploring the mythopoetic tales within these pages, you can fully appreciate the captivating world Tolkien has created.

At the heart of The Silmarillion lie the Silmarils themselves, three mystical jewels crafted by the brilliant Elf Fëanor. These precious gems hold the imprisoned Light of the Two Trees of Valinor, remnants of a world long lost to darkness. Trapped within Morgoth's crown, they become the focus of an epic struggle set against the backdrop of Middle-earth. Witness the rebellion of Fëanor and his kin against the gods, their exile and return to the land, and their breathtaking yet ultimately doomed war against the great Enemy.

Prepare to be captivated as you immerse yourself in majestic cosmology, medieval romances, fierce fairy tales, and the relentless battles that define The Silmarillion. This treasured work of literature overwhelms readers with its heraldic fury and unyielding sense of adventure. If you're a fan of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, you simply cannot afford to miss out on this timeless masterpiece. Now is your chance to claim a piece of Middle-earth's history and embark on an unforgettable journey.

Get your copy of The Silmarillion and experience the unmatched majesty and grandeur that awaits within its pages.

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