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The Silmarillion

Written by: J. R. R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien - editor
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
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The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron.

The tales of The Silmarillion are set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor.

Included on the recording are several shorter works. The Ainulindalë is a myth of the Creation and in the Valaquenta the nature and powers of each of the gods is described. The Akallabêth recounts the downfall of the great island kingdom of Númenor at the end of the Second Age, and Of the Rings of Power tells of the great events at the end of the Third Age, as narrated in The Lord of the Rings.

This brand-new unabridged recording is read by the acclaimed actor, director and author, Andy Serkis.

©1977 The Tolkien Estate Limited and C.R. Tolkien Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Genre Fiction Military Fiction Magic Celebrity Mythology
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‘Demanding to be compared with English mythologies… at times rises to the greatness of true myth’
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‘A grim, tragic, brooding and beautiful book, shot through with heroism and hope… its power is almost that of mysticism’
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I got audible just for the Silmarillion (and the hobbit) read by Andy Serkis, was not disappointed.

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He has a passion for Tolkien and you can tell in the narration of every book.

Andy Serkis is a god of voices, and tone. He has a passion for Tolkien and you can tell in the narration of every book.

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absolutely AMAZING.... BEYOND amazing , Andy Serkis is LEGEND .. your cant dislike his narrative skills nor THE SILMARILLION ofcourse and its beautiful..... ok the world building is soso good

ohhh HELLLS YAAA

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Fantastic work by Andy Serkis reading this epic story!

10/10 would recommend to any Tolkien fan.

Excellent Listen!

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A fantastic reading-passionate and compelling. Serkis really brings these stories to life. Hearing them read aloud I was struck how beautiful is Tolkien's prose. The formal and rich tone is perfectly matched by Serkis' deep voice and clear articulation. A sublime experience listening to these fantastic and tragic tales.

Mesmerizing

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