BOOK OF LOST TALES 1 Paperback

"BOOK OF LOST TALES 1" is the foundational volume in Christopher Tolkien's monumental "The History of Middle-earth" series, presenting the earliest conceptions of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary world. Written between 1916 and 1920, these "Lost Tales" form the initial framework for the myths and legends that would later evolve into The Silmarillion. This book, framed by the narrative of a mariner named Eriol (or Ælfwine) who journeys to the Lonely Isle where Elves reside and learns their true history, reveals the original ideas behind the Valar, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, the Silmarils, the Two Trees of Valinor, and the very cosmology of Middle-earth. It offers an unparalleled glimpse into Tolkien's developing creative genius and the sprawling imaginative process behind his enduring mythology.