The Illustrated World of Tolkien The Second Age
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The Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age is a comprehensive guide to the lesser-explored period of Arda's history, featuring artwork, charts, and scholarly writing by David Day. It explores the influences of Norse, Greek, and Roman mythologies on Tolkien's writing and provides a reference for fans of his work. The book is unofficial and not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
This comprehensive and lavishly illustrated guide delves into one of the lesser-explored periods of Arda's history, the Second Age of Middle-earth. The Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age serves as a companion to the highly successful The Illustrated World of Tolkien and brings together a collection of captivating artwork, detailed charts, and insightful and scholarly writings by renowned Tolkien expert David Day. By examining the languages, poetry, and elements of the heroic ages of Norse, Greek, and Roman mythologies that may have influenced Tolkien's writing, this book serves as a valuable reference guide for fans of Tolkien's work, the world of Middle-earth, and the boundless imagination his vision inspired.
The Second Age of Middle-earth is divided into two significant narrative channels. On the one hand, it encompasses the rise and catastrophic downfall of the island-kingdom of Númenor, followed by its aftermath. On the other hand, it delves into the forging of the Rings of Power and the ascent of the new dark lord. As with Tolkien's earlier works, his sources for the Second Age are diverse and rich, and this book explores some of these influences while also showcasing how Tolkien's imagination shines even in the lesser-known corners of his legendarium.
It is important to note that this work is unofficial and has not been authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Weight: 1092g
Dimension: 197 x 268 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788404174
Science Fiction & Fantasy
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