The Complete Guide To Middle-Earth: From The Hobbit To The Silmarillion
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
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An indispensable reference work for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth: From The Hobbit to The Silmarillion by Robert Foster presents a comprehensive, alphabetically organized encyclopedia of every person, place, object, and event found across Tolkien's vast mythological universe. Drawing from The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, Foster meticulously catalogs thousands of entries — from the humblest hobbit-hole to the grandest of Elvish kingdoms — with a scholarly precision that makes it an essential companion for both casual readers and devoted Tolkien scholars alike. The tone is authoritative and academic, yet remains accessible, serving as a reliable guide through the intricate web of languages, genealogies, and histories that Tolkien spent a lifetime constructing. Whether untangling the complex lineages of the Númenórean kings or clarifying the geography of Beleriand, this reference volume illuminates the breathtaking depth and internal consistency of one of the greatest fictional worlds ever created.
Author: Robert Foster
Format: Paperback
Published: 1978, Unwin Paperbacks
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
An indispensable reference work for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth: From The Hobbit to The Silmarillion by Robert Foster presents a comprehensive, alphabetically organized encyclopedia of every person, place, object, and event found across Tolkien's vast mythological universe. Drawing from The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, Foster meticulously catalogs thousands of entries — from the humblest hobbit-hole to the grandest of Elvish kingdoms — with a scholarly precision that makes it an essential companion for both casual readers and devoted Tolkien scholars alike. The tone is authoritative and academic, yet remains accessible, serving as a reliable guide through the intricate web of languages, genealogies, and histories that Tolkien spent a lifetime constructing. Whether untangling the complex lineages of the Númenórean kings or clarifying the geography of Beleriand, this reference volume illuminates the breathtaking depth and internal consistency of one of the greatest fictional worlds ever created.