Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien (English) Paperback Book

Description: Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien Originally published: London: Allen & Unwin, 1980. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An extraordinary discovery is waiting for you on these pages. Mythic lore and forgotten legends unearthed by Christopher Tolkien from his fathers archives unveil never-before-told stories of the three ages of ancient Middle-earth.THE FIRST AGEYoung lord Turin fled from Morgoths forces, wandering in disguise as an outlaw until he could avenge his people against the evil that had razed his home. But Turin lived under the curse of a hateful dragon—and the lords secret identity hid more than he knew.THE SECOND AGEPrince Aldarions heart belonged to Erendis, but his passion lay with the ocean, and the great ships that sailed beyond the sight of the land. But no man could serve two mistresses—and no mortals love could withstand the lure of the sea.THE THIRD AGEThe great warrior Isildur escaped with the One Ring, cut from the Dark Lord Saurons hand, to hide it from Evils grasp. But Isildur would learn the burden of a ringbearer—and of its temptation and despair. Back Cover Mythic lore and forgotten legends are unveiled in stories of the three ages of Middle-earth unearthed by Christopher Tolkien from his fathers archives. THE FIRST AGE Young lord Turin fled from Morgoths forces, wandering in disguise as an outlaw until he could avenge his people against the evil that had razed his home. But Turin lived under the curse of a hateful dragon-and the lords secret identity hid more than he knew. THE SECOND AGE Prince Aldarions heart belonged to Erendis, but his passion lay with the ocean, and the great ships that sailed beyond the sight of the land. But no man could serve two mistresses-and no mortals love could withstand the lure of the sea. THE THIRD AGE The great warrior Isildur escaped with the One Ring, cut from the Dark Lord Saurons hand, to hide it from Evils grasp. But Isildur would learn the burden of a ringbearer-and of its temptation and despair. UNFINISHED TALES The Lost Lore of Middle-earth. Author Biography John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. After serving in World War I, he embarked upon a distinguished academic career and was recognized as one of the finest philologists in the world. He was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. He is, however, beloved throughout the world as the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic works as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He died on September 2, 1973, at the age of eighty-one. Details ISBN0345357116 Author J.R.R. Tolkien Short Title UNFINISHED TALES OF NUMEN Pages 512 Language English ISBN-10 0345357116 ISBN-13 9780345357113 Media Book DEWEY FIC Year 1988 Audience Age 14-18 Residence ENK Birth 1892 Death 1973 Series Pre-Lord of the Rings DOI 10.1604/9780345357113 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1988-08-12 NZ Release Date 1988-08-12 US Release Date 1988-08-12 UK Release Date 1988-08-12 Place of Publication New York Publisher Random House USA Inc Format Paperback Publication Date 1988-08-12 Imprint Del Rey Books Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141689190;

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