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Tolkien’s books and manuscripts
The Silmarillion is a posthumously published collection of J. R. R. Tolkien’s mythology and historical narratives, edited by Christopher Tolkien and first published in 1977. Its five principal parts extend from the…
Languages and etymology
Sindarin is an Elvish language developed by Tolkien and spoken within the legendarium by the Sindar and many other Elves. It is distinct from Quenya, although the two belong to a related…