The Book of Lost Tales: Part Two [Paperback]

“Tolkien devotees will no doubt rejoice. . . . Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father’s son, delving into the question of Elvish genealogies. . . . 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 ofThe Book of Lost Talesfeatures 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. Essential reading for Middle-earth aficionados, each tale is followed by commentary from editor Christopher Tolkien. Also included is extensive information on the names and vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages.

“TheTaleswill be appreciated by those who have readThe Silmarillionand wish to examine how Tolkien improved his story and style from their original form, and how eventuallyThe Lord of the Ringscame to stand independently with only a few hints from the early mythology.”—British Book News“Tolkien devotees will no doubt rejoice. . . . Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father’s son, delving into the question of Elvish genealogies. . . . 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

“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.”—British Book NewsJohn Ronald Reuel Tolkienwas born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. After serving in lĂ,