Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth

Interesting Facts

• The book is a collection of stories and essays that expand and deepen the world of Middle-earth, as described in «The Lord of the Rings» and «The Hobbit».
• It contains stories about Númenor, an ancient kingdom of men that was destroyed in a catastrophe reminiscent of Atlantis.
• One of the key themes of the book is the story of Túrin Turambar, a tragic hero whose fate was predetermined by a curse.
• The book includes detailed descriptions of events from the Second and Third Ages of Middle-earth, which were not fully revealed in Tolkien's other works.
• «Unfinished Tales» contains additional information about the Rings of Power and how they were created and used.
• The book was compiled and edited by Tolkien's son, Christopher Tolkien, who used his father's drafts and notes.
• The book presents various versions and variations of stories, allowing the reader to see Tolkien's creative thought process.