Il Silmarillion -

If you go in expecting "more Hobbits," you might be disappointed. There are no Hobbits here. The tone is high, formal, and often tragic. While Lord of the Rings focuses on the small deeds of ordinary people, The Silmarillion focuses on "legendary figures" and "cosmic conflicts". Essential Tips for Your First Read

: The creation of the universe through a great music. Il Silmarillion

Unlike The Hobbit , which is a personal adventure, The Silmarillion is a collection of myths and legends. Published posthumously in 1977 by Tolkien’s son, Christopher, it chronicles the history of Arda (the world) from its creation through the end of the Third Age. The book is actually five distinct works: If you go in expecting "more Hobbits," you

Unlocking the Elder Days: A Beginner’s Guide to The Silmarillion While Lord of the Rings focuses on the

: The meat of the book, focusing on the war over the Silmarils (three legendary jewels).