The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien
The book is a collection of mythopoeic stories that form the prelude to a well-known fantasy saga, detailing the creation of the world and the history of its early ages. It encompasses the tragic tale of the quest for the titular jewels, which imbue their creators with great power and beauty. The narrative follows the rebellion of a group of elves against the gods, the subsequent wars and the downfall of noble houses, interwoven with themes of heroism, fate, and the struggle against the ultimate evil. The work is rich with languages, cultures, and epic poetry, setting the stage for the later adventures in the renowned fantasy realm.
The 3305th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 365-480
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.4)
- Alternate Titles
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- Das Silmarillion
- El Silmarillion
- Il Silmarillion
- Le Silmarillion
- O Silmarillion
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 32nd on The new modern classics — the nation’s favourite 20th century novels (The Times)
- 41st on The Most Significant SF & Fantasy Books of the Last 50 Years From 1953-2002 (Science Fiction Book Club)
- 46th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 46th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 226th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 235th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 353rd on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 846th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 20 Posthumous Works You Should Read Before You Die (The National Post )