The Silmarillion

Interesting Facts

• «The Silmarillion» is a collection of myths and legends that describe the creation and early history of the world of Arda, where the events of «The Hobbit» and «The Lord of the Rings» take place.
• The book was published posthumously by Tolkien's son, Christopher Tolkien, who compiled and edited his father's manuscripts.
• «The Silmarillion» includes five parts: «Ainulindalë», «Valaquenta», «Quenta Silmarillion», «Akallabêth», and «Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age».
• One of the central themes of the book is the story of the creation of the Silmarils—three precious jewels that played a key role in the fate of Middle-earth.
• The book details the history of the Elves, including their origins, division into different peoples, and wars with Morgoth, the first Dark Lord.
• «The Silmarillion» also tells of the origins of Men and Dwarves, as well as the interactions between the various races of Middle-earth.
• Tolkien began working on the mythology that formed the basis of «The Silmarillion» as early as the 1910s, long before writing «The Hobbit» and «The Lord of the Rings».
• The book contains many characters and events mentioned in «The Lord of the Rings», providing a deeper understanding of their backstory and context.