Сильмариллион

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A number-one New York Times bestseller upon its release, this work represents the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, with origins predating THE HOBBIT. Tolkien regarded it as his most significant creation, and although published posthumously, it lays the foundation for his other writings. The narrative unfolds the creation of the world and the events of the First Age, serving as a backdrop for characters in THE LORD OF THE RINGS, such as Elrond and Galadriel, who participated in these ancient dramas. Central to the tale are the three Silmarils, jewels crafted by Feanor, the most gifted of the Elves, which contained the Light of the Two Trees of Valinor before their destruction by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord. The pure Light of Valinor persisted only within the Silmarils, which Morgoth seized and placed in his crown, hidden in the fortress of Angband in northern Middle-earth. The work chronicles Feanor's rebellion against the gods, his kin's exile from Valinor, their return to Middle-earth, and their desperate, heroic struggle against the great Enemy. This second edition includes a letter from Tolkien detailing his intentions for the book, offering insight into his vision of the earlier Ages of Middle-earth.