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Book 397: The Silmarillion - JRR Tolkien (1977)
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Book at a glance: The Silmarillion , written by J.R.R. Tolkien and edited posthumously by his son Christopher Tolkien, was published in 1977. The book serves as the foundational mythological work of Tolkien's legendarium, recounting the ancient history of Middle-earth, including the creation of the world, the rise and fall of the Elves, and the origins of key elements like the Rings of Power. Structured as a collection of interconnected stories, it provides a deep historical backdrop to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings …
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