“The Tales will be appreciated by those who have read The Silmarillion and wish to examine how Tolkien improved his story and style from their original form, and how eventually The Lord of the Rings came to stand independently with only a few hints from the early mythology. ISBN: 9780048233387 / 0048233382 - The Book of Lost Tales: Part Two by J.R.R. The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.This second part of The Book of Lost Tales includes the tale of Beren and Lthien, Trin and the Dragon, and the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin, itself the finest and most exciting depiction of a battle. Also included is extensive information on the names and vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages. Corey Olsen As part of the Mythgard Academy series, the seminar is completely free and open to the public. It can be purchased in hardcover, paperback, or electronic formats. Essential reading for Middle-earth aficionados, each tale is followed by commentary from editor Christopher Tolkien. The Book of Lost Tales, Part 2 is available from Amazon. This fascinating second part of The Book of Lost Tales features the tales of Beren and Lúthien, Túrin and the Dragon, and the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin. This second part of The Book of Lost Tales includes the tale of Beren and Luthien, Turin and the Dragon, and the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin, itself the finest and most exciting depiction of a battle that Tolkien ever wrote. He gives the reader histories of each character’s name as it evolved in the course of Tolkien’s revisions.”- The New York Times Book Review Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father’s son, delving into the question of Elvish genealogies.
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