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May 8, 2024 · The History of Middle-earth is a 12-volume series of books published between 1983 and 1996 that collects and analyses much of J.R.R. Tolkien 's legendarium, compiled and edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien . The series shows the development over time of Tolkien's conception of Middle-earth as a fictional place with its own peoples, languages ...
In J. R. R. Tolkien 's writings, Elves are the first fictional race to appear in Middle-earth. Unlike Men and Dwarves, Elves are immortal, though they can be killed in battle. If so, their souls go to the Halls of Mandos in Aman. After a long life in Middle-earth, Elves yearn for the Earthly Paradise of Valinor, and can sail there from the Grey ...
48541956. Preceded by. A Guide to Middle-earth, Mirage Press, 1971. The Complete Guide to Middle-earth: from The Hobbit to The Silmarillion is a reference book for J. R. R. Tolkien 's fictional universe of Middle-earth, compiled and edited by Robert Foster. It was first published in 1971 under the title A Guide to Middle-earth.
Beowulf. and Middle-earth. J. R. R. Tolkien, a fantasy author and professional philologist, drew on the Old English poem Beowulf for multiple aspects of his Middle-earth legendarium, alongside other influences. He used elements such as names, monsters, and the structure of society in a heroic age. He emulated its style, creating an impression ...
Middle-earth. Middle-earth is a fictional fantasy world invented by J. R. R. Tolkien. Several of his books take place there, such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It is supposed to be a long gone mythological time of our earth. Although Middle-earth is only one continent in Tolkien's world, it is often used for the whole fictional world ...
The Atlas of Middle-earth by Karen Wynn Fonstad is an atlas of J. R. R. Tolkien 's fictional realm of Middle-earth. [1] [2] It was published in 1981, following Tolkien's major works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. It provides many maps at different levels of detail, from whole lands to cities and individual buildings ...
Elvish languages of Middle-earth. The Elvish languages of Middle-earth, constructed by J. R. R. Tolkien, include Quenya and Sindarin. These were the various languages spoken by the Elves of Middle-earth as they developed as a society throughout the Ages. In his pursuit for realism and in his love of language, Tolkien was especially fascinated ...
