The silmarillion tells of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world, when morgoth, the first dark lord. Is the silmarillion actually a good book or is it one of. The silmarillion audiobook part 2 by j r r tolkien youtube. The tales of the silmarillion are set in an age when morgoth, the first dark lord, dwelt in middleearth, and the high elves made war upon. They span vast periods of time, centuries at a clip, and theres often little dialogue. A numberone new york times bestseller when it was originally published, the silmarillion is the core of j. Audiobooks narrated by martin shaw audio books, podcasts. Watch in 360 the inside of a nuclear reactor from the size of an atom with virtual reality duration. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as elrond and galadriel took part. The five parts were initially separate works, but it was the elder tolkiens express wish that they be published together. The silmarillion audiobook j r r tolkien audiobook 1 duration. The lord of the rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by philologist and oxford university professor j. I have attempted to read the silmarillion before but it was far to dry for my tastes and i would often get lost among all the similar sounding names and the difference between lotr and this in writing style was far to jarring. The silmarillion was begun in 1917, and tolkien worked on it, changed.
After hearing the audio book i can now read it and enjoy it every time. I used to find the silmarillion interesting but tedious and not really entertaining. I can guarantee this will become a favorite part of your library collection. Its apparently on sale on amazon right now for around 35 bucks. It is to this ancient drama that the characters in the lord of the rings so often look back to. Some spoilers i first read lord of the rings when i was ten years old. Afaik the martin shaw version is the only english audio silmarillion out there. Jul 12, 2018 the silmarillion audiobook free the silmarillion free audiobook. Shaws voice is great for the material, though there are a few words im not sure hes pronouncing right. The silmarillion audiobook free the silmarillion free audiobook. In the lord of the rings were narrated the great events at the end of the third age. The silmarillion, in contrast, is written in what tolkien somewhat defensively referred to as high style. The silmarillion audiobook free the silmarillion free.
It was hard enough taking the lotr movies to a comprehensible level. Tolkien, is a work in five parts that serves as a mythological creation story and history of the middle earth, the fictional universe created by tolkien that served as. One or two mispronounciations, but on the whole an excellent and dramatic reading, he has a great understanding of the iambic pentameters. The final part, of the rings of power and the third age, is a brief account of the circumstances which led to and were presented in the lord of the rings.
What are some good audiobook versions of tolkiens works. Long preceding in its origins the lord of the rings, it is the story of the first age of tolkiens world, the ancient drama to which characters in the lord of the rings look back, and in which some of them, such as elrond and galadriel, took part. Explore our list of audiobooks, middle earth the silmarillion, j. I assume that an audiobook might be a better way to experience the story. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. Tolkien audio book catalogue just added to itunes 28.
The tales of the silmarillion are set in an age when morgoth, the first dark. The silmarillion is tolkiens first book and his last. My suggestion is keep it on hand while reading lotr or the hobbit and if youre curious about any of references made, look it up in the silmarillion s index. Patrick hogan,the book of lost tales, part one and two,unabridged. The tales of the silmarillion are set in an age when morgoth, the first dark lord, dwelt in middleearth, and the high elves made war upon him for the. Tolkiens mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son christopher tolkien in 1977, with assistance from guy gavriel kay, who later became a noted fantasy writer.
Publication date 20160209 topics podcast language english. In keeping with this idea, the silmarillion is meant to have been translated from bilbos threevolume translations from the elvish, which he wrote while at rivendell. At first read it is a confusing selection and notes and names with little. Since then ive been a passionate fan, reading the books multiple times. The story began as a sequel to tolkiens earlier, less complex childrens fantasy novel the hobbit 1937, but eventually developed into a much larger work. This is a wonderful audio book i am so in love with the narration and amazed by the quality. The book, though entitled as it must be the silmarillion, contains not only the.
The silmarillion tells of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world, when morgoth, the first dark lord, dwelt in middle earth, and the high elves made war upon them for the recovery of the silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of valinor. Does anyone know where i can get a copy of the silmarillion audiobook. Oct 29, 2015 the silmarillion is an account of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world. Vok 258 silmarillion part 9 by vassals of kingsgrave. Nov 21, 2017 little is known about the proposed the lord of the rings tv series, but as more info comes out theres a distinct possibility it may be the longawaited adaptation of the silmarillion. Thats what theyve told us for some fifteen odd years now. The silmarillion j r r tolkien audiobook part 1 duration. Is the lord of the rings tv series the silmarillion. Numerous times throughout the audiobook i encountered glitches in the track where suddenly the narrator would be repeating the title of the chapter or other.
Sep 12, 2012 the fellowship of the ring audiobook written by j. Tolkiens worldbuilding tales concerning the creation and history of middleearth focusing on the first age but also delving into the relevant history leading to the war of the ring. Daveeeed favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite march 15, 2019 subject. Tolkiens imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a. The silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j.
Up to date we could all buy tolkien audio books on cd or even on cassettes. Aug 01, 20 the silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j. Tolkien the silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j. R tolkiens the silmarillion the silmarillion is an account of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world. The lore of the istari from lord of the rings lotr lore duration. If you are looking for new, secondhand or outofprint books then abebooks uk may be able to help. The silmarillion audiobook j r r tolkien part 1 2 duration. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as elrond and gladriel took part. The vast canvas of the silmarillion is vividly brought to life from the grandeur of the music of the ainur to the horror of the treason and fall of.
The silmarillion audiobook j r r tolkien part 1 2 youtube. Tolkiens imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before the hobbit. The silmarillion, like tolkiens other middleearth writings, was meant to have taken place at some time in earths past. Designed to take fans of the hobbit and the lord of the rings deeper into the myths and legends of middleearththe silmarillion is an account of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world. Tolkien, edited and published posthumously by his son, christopher tolkien, in 1977, with assistance from guy gavriel kay.
Jan 08, 2018 the voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. Get the audible audiobook for the reduced price of. This isnt just for tolkien fans either, all fantasy fans will love this book. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Martin shaw, in a rich and resonant reading brings tolkiens history of the elder days to life as if it were part of a long oral tradition. The silmarillion is the history of the war of the exiled elves against the. The silmarillion, now published four years after the death of its author, is an account of the elder days, or the first age of the world. The silmarillion is the posthumously published collection of j. The silmarillion j r r tolkien audiobook part 1 youtube. How to read the silmarillion and why observation deck. Of beren and luthien from the silmarillion 1977 read by. The silmarillion is an account of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world. Now, with the success of the ipod, harper collins has taken a new road.
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