The History Of Middle Earth Part 2 by Christopher Tolkien Lord Of The Rings Book
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The History Of Middle Earth Part 2 by Christopher Tolkien Lord Of The Rings Book The History Of Middle Earth Part 2 By Christopher Tolkien Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Boston 2000 First U.S. Edition - In Original Unclipped Dustjacket "The History of Middle-earth: Part Two brings together four major volumes from Christopher Tolkien's monumental examination of the manuscripts and evolving mythology of his father, J.R.R. Tolkien. Comprising VI: The Return of the Shadow, VII: The Treason of Isengard, VIII: The War of the Ring, and IX: Sauron Defeated, this substantial omnibus documents the extraordinary creative development of The Lord of the Rings. Drawing directly upon Tolkien's surviving drafts, notes, maps and abandoned passages, Christopher Tolkien traces the story from its earliest conception through successive revisions, revealing characters, names and events taking shape — and sometimes changing dramatically — before reaching their familiar published forms. Of particular importance to Tolkien scholarship, these four works provide an unparalleled account of how The Lord of the Rings was actually written. Early versions of major episodes are presented alongside Christopher Tolkien's detailed editorial commentary, allowing the reader to follow the development of the narrative almost stage by stage. The collection includes alternative versions of events, maps and other material absent from the finished novel, together with the fascinating evolution of such central
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Boston
- Year: 2000
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good
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