THE HISTORY OF MIDDLE-EARTH VOLUME 3 THE LAYS OF BELERIAND

Venture into the fascinating world of Middle-earth, created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The third volume of The History of Middle-earth is a real treat for fans, offering insight into the creation process of the mythology of this extraordinary universe. Discover the early myths and legends that became the foundation of the epic tale of war – The Silmarillion. This is a unique opportunity to look at the genesis of Middle-earth through the two most important poems of this world – the stories of Túrin and Lúthien.

• The first complete foreign edition of Tolkien's original.
• Early myths and legends that contributed to the creation of The Silmarillion.
• Written in verse the two most important stories from the world of Middle-earth.
• The Lay of the Children of Húrin, depicting the tragedy of Túrin Turambar.
• The Lay of Leithian, the main source of the story of Beren and Lúthien.
• New light on Tolkien's work.
• Filling gaps in knowledge about Middle-earth.

The History of Middle-earth is a twelve-volume series of books published by Christopher Tolkien based on notes and notes left by his father. The Polish edition is the first complete foreign edition of Tolkien's original. The third volume contains early myths and legends that resulted in the creation of Tolkien's epic tale of war - The Silmarillion. This volume gives a unique opportunity to look at the creation of Middle-earth mythology through the two most important stories of this world written in verse - the stories of Túrin and Lúthien.

The Lays of Beleriand shed new light on Tolkien's work, placing side by side the two most important stories of this world - about Túrin, a hero living in the shadow of a family curse, and about Lúthien, an Elven princess whose love for a mortal was reflected many centuries later in the love of Arwen and Aragorn. Only knowledge of the History of Middle-earth allows you to fill all the gaps in knowledge about Middle-earth and fully enjoy the vastness and richness of the world created by the author of The Lord of the Rings.

Thanks to the juxtaposition of the two most important stories of this world - about Túrin, the hero living in the shadow of a family curse, and about Lúthien, the Elven princess whose love for a mortal was reflected many centuries later in the love of Arwen and Aragorn - the Ballads of Beleriand shed new light on Tolkien's work. Only knowledge of the History of Middle-earth allows you to fill all the gaps in knowledge about Middle-earth and fully enjoy the vastness and richness of the world created by the author of The Lord of the Rings. The hardcover edition with dust jacket ensures durability and aesthetic appearance.