The Peoples of Middle-earth
The concluding volume of The History of Middle-earth series, which
examines the Appendices to The Lord of the Rings.
The Peoples of
Middle-earth traces the evolution of the Appendices to The Lord of The
Rings, which provide a comprehensive historical structure of the Second
and Third Ages, including Calendars, Hobbit genealogies and the Westron
language. The book concludes with two unique abandoned stories: The New
Shadow, set in Gondor during the Fourth Age, and the tale of Tal-elmar,
in which the coming of the dreaded Numenorean ships is seen through the
eyes of men of Middle-earth in the Dark Years. With the publication of
this book, the long history of J.R.R. Tolkien’s creation is completed
and the enigmatic state of his work can be understood.
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J. R. R. Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien, the creator of Middle-earth, was not just a writer; he was a weaver of worlds, a philologist whose deep understanding of language and mythology breathed life into epic landscapes, timeless characters, and legends that still captivate readers around the world. Born in 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Tolkien’s early years were marked by tragedy—his father’s untimely death and the loss of his mother, both of which shaped the tone of his writing. His roots in the English countryside, where he moved as a child, became the fertile ground for the stories that would define an entire genre.
The History of Middle-earth
The History of Middle-earth consists of twelve books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Related series The History of Middle-earth (omnibus editions)
