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Unfinished Tales
Unfinished Tales
Classic hardback edition of this fascinating collection of stories, featuring °Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ own painting of the dragon Glaurung on the cover, which continues the tales of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and contains an alternative version of The Children of Hurin.
Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, and provides those who have read The Lord of the Rings with a whole collection of background and new stories from the twentieth century¡¯s most acclaimed popular author.
The book concentrates on the realm of Middle-earth and comprises such elements as Gandalf¡¯s lively account of how it was that he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End, the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand, and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan.
Unfinished Tales also contains the only story about the long ages of Numenor before its downfall, and all that is known about such matters as the Five Wizards, the Palantiri and the legend of Amroth. The tales were collated and edited by JRR °Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ son and literary heir, Christopher Tolkien, who provides a short commentary on each story, helping the reader to fill in the gaps and put each story into the context of the rest of his father¡¯s writings.
Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, and provides those who have read The Lord of the Rings with a whole collection of background and new stories from the twentieth century¡¯s most acclaimed popular author.
The book concentrates on the realm of Middle-earth and comprises such elements as Gandalf¡¯s lively account of how it was that he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End, the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand, and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan.
Unfinished Tales also contains the only story about the long ages of Numenor before its downfall, and all that is known about such matters as the Five Wizards, the Palantiri and the legend of Amroth. The tales were collated and edited by JRR °Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ son and literary heir, Christopher Tolkien, who provides a short commentary on each story, helping the reader to fill in the gaps and put each story into the context of the rest of his father¡¯s writings.
452 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 1980
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J.R.R. Tolkien
657?books75.1k?followersJohn Ronald Reuel Tolkien: writer, artist, scholar, linguist. Known to millions around the world as the author of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien spent most of his life teaching at the University of Oxford where he was a distinguished academic in the fields of Old and Middle English and Old Norse. His creativity, confined to his spare time, found its outlet in fantasy works, stories for children, poetry, illustration and invented languages and alphabets.
°Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ most popular works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are set in Middle-earth, an imagined world with strangely familiar settings inhabited by ancient and extraordinary peoples. Through this secondary world Tolkien writes perceptively of universal human concerns ¨C love and loss, courage and betrayal, humility and pride ¨C giving his books a wide and enduring appeal.
Tolkien was an accomplished amateur artist who painted for pleasure and relaxation. He excelled at landscapes and often drew inspiration from his own stories. He illustrated many scenes from The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, sometimes drawing or painting as he was writing in order to visualize the imagined scene more clearly.
Tolkien was a professor at the Universities of Leeds and Oxford for almost forty years, teaching Old and Middle English, as well as Old Norse and Gothic. His illuminating lectures on works such as the Old English epic poem, Beowulf, illustrate his deep knowledge of ancient languages and at the same time provide new insights into peoples and legends from a remote past.
Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa, in 1892 to English parents. He came to England aged three and was brought up in and around Birmingham. He graduated from the University of Oxford in 1915 and saw active service in France during the First World War before being invalided home. After the war he pursued an academic career teaching Old and Middle English. Alongside his professional work, he invented his own languages and began to create what he called a mythology for England; it was this ¡®legendarium¡¯ that he would work on throughout his life. But his literary work did not start and end with Middle-earth, he also wrote poetry, children¡¯s stories and fairy tales for adults. He died in 1973 and is buried in Oxford where he spent most of his adult life.
°Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ most popular works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are set in Middle-earth, an imagined world with strangely familiar settings inhabited by ancient and extraordinary peoples. Through this secondary world Tolkien writes perceptively of universal human concerns ¨C love and loss, courage and betrayal, humility and pride ¨C giving his books a wide and enduring appeal.
Tolkien was an accomplished amateur artist who painted for pleasure and relaxation. He excelled at landscapes and often drew inspiration from his own stories. He illustrated many scenes from The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, sometimes drawing or painting as he was writing in order to visualize the imagined scene more clearly.
Tolkien was a professor at the Universities of Leeds and Oxford for almost forty years, teaching Old and Middle English, as well as Old Norse and Gothic. His illuminating lectures on works such as the Old English epic poem, Beowulf, illustrate his deep knowledge of ancient languages and at the same time provide new insights into peoples and legends from a remote past.
Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa, in 1892 to English parents. He came to England aged three and was brought up in and around Birmingham. He graduated from the University of Oxford in 1915 and saw active service in France during the First World War before being invalided home. After the war he pursued an academic career teaching Old and Middle English. Alongside his professional work, he invented his own languages and began to create what he called a mythology for England; it was this ¡®legendarium¡¯ that he would work on throughout his life. But his literary work did not start and end with Middle-earth, he also wrote poetry, children¡¯s stories and fairy tales for adults. He died in 1973 and is buried in Oxford where he spent most of his adult life.
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March 16, 2025
Tonight on Keeping Up With the N¨²men¨®reans: a man prioritizes his sailing adventures over quality time with his wife.
Aldarion has joined my list of fictional Tolkien crushes alongside Glorfindel, Finrod Felagund, Legolas, Aragorn, Faramir, and ?omer. Is he a selfish asshole? Yes. Does he deserve to be slapped? Yes. Would I give up feminism, embrace being a traditional (mariner's?) wife, and have his babies? Yes.
I'VE FOUND A NEW TOLKIEN COUPLE TO OBSESS OVER.
Tar-Aldarion, the sixth King of N¨²menor, and Erendis, The Mariner's Wife.
Chris Hemsworth as Aldarion? I approve. I couldn't find the name of the person who made this. Shoutout to the creator.
I am captivated by couples who embody toxicity, chaos, and intrigue, and Aldarion and Erendis exemplify all of that and beyond. Plus, they¡¯re the parents of Tar-Ancalim?, the first ruling queen of N¨²menor.
SPOILERS
Before I begin, I must express my love for the incredible world created by the late professor. And I must RANT. I've been deeply immersed in Tolkien's works over the past few months¡ªmore than I ever was before. My journey into this world started with The Lord of the Rings movies, which remain my favorite films of all time. I had no idea, until I began reading Tolkien's books, how rich and intricate the universe he crafted truly is.
Tolkien is highly regarded, yet he also faces criticism. Among those criticisms, the one that bothers me the most is when people say that The Lord of the Rings is simply a basic battle of good versus evil. Those who claim that LOTR is a straightforward story with a happy ending have likely only seen the movies and never read the books, especially the appendices. Frodo suffers from PTSD and is forever changed by the darkness he endured, which ultimately forces him to leave the Shire¡ªthe place where he grew up and was happiest. Arwen gives up her immortality for Aragorn and is so devastated when he inevitably dies that she leaves Gondor, travels to Lothl¨®rien¡ªwhich is completely deserted after her grandparents Galadriel and Celeborn depart Middle-earth with the rest of the Elves¡ªand spends her remaining days alone among the barren trees, ultimately dying of a broken heart. How is any of that a typical happy ending?
Give Tolkien his flowers. That man fought in World War I, lost two of his closest friends in the war, was a professor at the University of Oxford, created two Elvish languages along with 15 different Elvish dialects, became the father of modern fantasy, married the love of his life, and raised four children.
I will focus on my favorite story from the book - ALDARION AND ERENDIS, also known as THE MARINER'S WIFE, and share my thoughts on it.
N¨²menor has a vast and complex history filled with dramatic events, making it difficult to cover everything in this review. I will provide only a brief overview. It was arguably the most magnificent kingdom in Tolkien's universe, located on an island in the Great Sea, situated between Middle-earth and the Undying Lands.
The first king of N¨²menor was Elros, who was Half-Elven. Elros was the grandson of Idril, an elf, and Tuor, a mortal man. I recounted their story in my review of 'The Fall of Gondolin.' Elros's great-grandparents were L¨²thien, an elf, and Beren, a mortal man. Their tale is explored in 'The Silmarillion' and the book 'Beren and L¨²thien.' Elros was the twin brother of Elrond, the Lord of Rivendell and one of the most significant characters from 'The Lord of the Rings.' Like all Half-Elves, Elros and Elrond faced a choice between immortality and mortality. Elrond chose immortality, while Elros opted for a mortal life. This same choice would be made by Arwen, Elrond's daughter and Elros's niece, thousands of years later. This is why I always defend Elrond when people criticize him for putting Aragorn through hell for loving his daughter. Elrond lost both his brother and his only daughter when they chose to live mortal lives.
Although the N¨²men¨®reans were not immortal, they enjoyed significantly longer lifespans than typical humans. Unfortunately, due to the schemes and deceptions of the Dark Lord Sauron, this great kingdom sank beneath a massive wave, reminiscent of the fall of Atlantis, resulting in the deaths of most of its people. All that remains of this once-great realm is the vast ocean.
The brothers Isildur and An¨¢rion survived the doom of N¨²menor, sailed to Middle-earth, and founded Gondor. You may remember Isildur from 'The Lord of the Rings'; it was through his lineage that many generations later, Aragorn, one of the heroes of 'The Lord of the Rings,' would be born and eventually crowned king. The spirit of N¨²menor lives on in Gondor and within Aragorn, who directly traces his lineage back to Elros, making him and Arwen very distant cousins - 62 times removed.
The Mariner's Wife.
Let's rewind the clock to centuries past, to a time when N¨²menor was flourishing at its height. Aldarion was the son of Meneldur, the fifth King of N¨²menor, and Almarian, the daughter of the Captain of the King¡¯s Ships. Tolkien describes how captivated Meneldur was by the stars and the heavens, often surveying the sky from a tower he built in the northernmost region of the island. While Meneldur paid little attention to the surrounding Sea, his son was different. Aldarion took after his maternal grandfather and was enchanted by the sea from the moment he was born.
He spent most of his time by the shores of the sea at the main haven of N¨²menor, learning the craft of shipbuilding from the most skilled shipwrights. His maternal grandfather taught him how to row and later how to sail, and he captained many ships before reaching adulthood. He sailed to many places, including Middle-earth, where he befriended elves and other races. Each time he returned home, the call of the sea grew stronger, and although reluctantly, his father allowed him to sail. His fellow mariners referred to him as the Great Captain. His frequent voyages created a rift between him and his father, causing them to grow apart both figuratively and literally.
One day, there was a feast at court in honor of Aldarion being proclaimed Heir, and a girl named Erendis attended with her father, Beregar of the House of B?or. Although their house was not as noble as the royal family of N¨²menor, Erendis was a great beauty, captivating even the Queen's attention. She immediately became enamored with Aldarion, who was very handsome, with golden hair and a muscular stature. Erendis joined the Queen's court but rarely saw Aldarion, as he was uninterested in his father's wishes to find a bride, spending his days either at sea or in the forest, cutting trees to build ships.
ALDARION THINK OF THE ENVIRONMENT. SOMEONE CALL GREENPEACE ON THIS MAN.
When Aldarion went to bid farewell to his mother before yet another of his voyages, he finally noticed Erendis. He liked her, yet remained silent. Erendis, despite her love for him, believed she was of too low a social standing for Aldarion to ever marry her. Seven years passed. The King and Queen longed for their restless son to finally calm his spirit and choose a suitable woman to marry. Despite their wishes, Aldarion set out on another voyage. Before he sailed away, Erendis brought him the Green Bough of Return, cut from the tree oiolair?, as was custom. As Erendis approached the harbor, Aldarion fell in love with her. Although °Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ writing isn¡¯t usually romantic, he described how Aldarion stood for a long time at the stern, looking back as his ship sailed further out to sea.
Erendis by greset david
This time, Aldarion did not stay away long and returned sooner than usual. However, he still would not settle down and leave the sea, infuriating his entire family. He continued to sail, which made the King furious. The King reacted by revoking several of Aldarion's titles and imposing a ban on felling trees in the forest. Undeterred, Aldarion built ships elsewhere. Five more years passed. My girl Erendis broke Kate Middleton's record of ten years waiting for Prince William to marry her.
Several years passed, during which everyone feared that Aldarion had perished at sea, as no one had seen him for a long time. Tired of waiting and eager to escape her many suitors, Erendis returned home. When Aldarion finally returned, he was saddened to discover that she was gone but felt too proud to seek her out.
One day, as Aldarion rode through the forests of the Westlands, the homeland of Erendis, he caught sight of a beautiful woman. At first, he thought she was an elf, but then he recognized her as Erendis, and a wave of love flooded his heart once more. She spotted him and quickly turned to leave, but he caught up to her and hit her with ¡®Too well have I deserved that you should flee from me, who have fled so often and so far! But forgive me, and stay now.¡¯
Aldarion asked for Erendis's hand in marriage. This time, Erendis was reluctant¡ªnot because she no longer loved him, but because she feared she would always come second to the sea in his heart. Aldarion, determined to win her over, grovelled and wooed her. He avoided the havens and shipyards, stopped cutting down trees, and began planting them. He was content and asked Erendis to sail with him around the island. Although she disliked the sea, she consented. Still, Erendis would not agree to marry him. She wanted him to experience the land she loved so dearly, the land he would one day rule. Just as Aldarion cherished the sea, Erendis adored the forests.
Aldarion and Erendis by Peter Xavier Price
Erendis' mother attempted to persuade her daughter to accept Aldarion's proposal, knowing that Erendis loved him despite her stubbornness. However, Erendis remained firm in her decision. Erendis's mother teamed up with the Queen to mend the rift between their headstrong children. The Queen sent word to Erendis, asking her to return to the court. There, Erendis and Aldarion finally made amends. After spending a romantic outing atop a hillside, Erendis accepted his proposal. Aldarion remained in N¨²menor for many years, but the longing for the sea never left him.
Eventually, Aldarion expressed his desire to set sail again, despite being engaged to Erendis. When I read that part, I felt like stepping into the book to slap him. If my fianc¨¦ decided to ditch me for a life at sea, you can bet I'd be making headlines. He asked Erendis to join him, but she refused, expressing her deep affection for the forests and her disdain for the sea. He set sail and disappeared for several years. When he finally returned, he faced the ire of those around him, who believed he had betrayed Erendis. Erendis and Aldarion found a way to mend their relationship, and in the end, they tied the knot.
ME READING ALDARION AND ERENDIS FINALLY MARRIED:
Elves attended the wedding to bless the union, and it was said that Erendis was so beautiful she rivaled even the beauty of the elves. Two years later, their child was born- a beautiful daughter whom they named Ancalim?. She would grow up to be the most beautiful woman ever born in the line of Elros, and although no one knew it yet, she would become the future Queen of N¨²menor.
Erendis secretly feared that Aldarion would once again feel the call of the Sea, and her fears were not unfounded. Aldarion turned to shipbuilding, constantly dreaming of sailing away to acquire more gold and wealth and strengthen ties with other kingdoms. When Ancalim? reached the age of four, he expressed to Erendis his desire to set sail from N¨²menor. This was the final straw for Erendis, and their relationship was never the same after that.
Bitter and cold, Erendis moved with her daughter to her home in the countryside. Ancalim? grew up living a rural life, tending to sheep and running along the hills. Isolated from men and boys, when she eventually encountered a boy for the first time, she exclaimed, "What noisy thing was that?" SLAY QUEEN. When Ancalim? is nine years old, Aldarion finally returns to N¨²menor. He discovers that his wife and daughter are gone. His father chastises him and urges him to find his family. Aldarion goes to the countryside, where he receives a cold greeting from Erendis, who essentially shuts the door in his face. He is met with an equally frosty reception from his daughter, who doesn't even recognize him.
Aldarion brings news of the Elven King Gil-galad, whom he has visited numerous times during his voyages, as well as news of a new shadow rising in the East. Although the shadow is not mentioned by name, it is clear that it refers to Sauron. He has a long conversation with his father, during which he bitterly laments that Erendis never understood him, only sought to tame him, and that she does not truly love him. Aldarion demands that his daughter be brought to court and raised as the future heir to the crown. When Erendis hears that she is summoned to return with Ancalim?, she is furious and refuses to go, but ultimately writes to the old King stating that her daughter will return.
Sadly, as the title indicates, these tales remain unfinished, as Tolkien passed away while writing this and several other stories. However, we can infer how the narrative concludes based on notes he left behind. Aldarion became King and sailed to Middle-earth once more. Ancalim? spent her days alternating between the court and the countryside, happiest when among the sheep. She grew increasingly willful, and it seemed she was not particularly fond of either of her parents. Her father was often away, which she had grown accustomed to. She formed a close bond with her grandmother, Queen Almarian, who spoiled her just as she had spoiled Aldarion in his youth. While we can't be certain about what happens to Erendis, Tolkien's son Christopher muses that it is assumed she cast herself into the sea.
Aldarion and Erendis' daughter, Queen Ancalim?, by Sara M. Morello
Aldarion did one thing right in his life: he changed the law of succession so that a woman could inherit the throne of N¨²menor. Without this change, the throne would have passed to his nephew. To escape the court and her numerous suitors, Ancalim? fled to the countryside and lived as a shepherdess. Eventually, she returned to fulfill her duties and inherited the throne after her father's death. Although she did not want to marry or have children, she reluctantly entered into marriage to secure her lineage.
Her parents' relationship drama likely had a significant impact on her. As a result, she never learned how to love properly, hated her husband, and showed little care for her son and grandchildren. Ancalim? ruled for 205 years (the N¨²men¨®reans had significantly longer lifespans than ordinary humans, and the descendants of Elros enjoyed even greater longevity) and became N¨²menor's longest-reigning monarch, second only to Elros the Half-Elven, the first King of N¨²menor.
Erendis to her daughter Ancalim? :
Men in N¨²menor are half-Elves, especially the high men; they are neither the one nor the other. The long life that they were granted deceives them, and they dally in the world, children in mind, until age finds them ¨C and then many only forsake play out of doors for play in their houses. They turn their play into great matters and great matters into play. They would be craftsmen and loremasters and heroes all at once; and women to them are but fires on the hearth¨C for others to tend, until they are tired of play in the evening.
Thus it is, Ancalim?, and we cannot alter it. For men fashioned N¨²menor: men, those heroes of old that they sing of ¨C of their women we hear less, save that they wept when their men were slain. N¨²menor was to be a rest after war. But if they weary of rest and the plays of peace, soon they will go back to their great play, manslaying and war. Thus it is; and we are set here among them. But we need not assent. If we love N¨²menor also, let us enjoy it before they ruin it. We also are daughters of the great, and we have wills and courage of our own. Therefore do not bend, Ancalim?. Once bend a little, and they will bend you further until you are bowed down. Sink your roots into the rock, and face the wind, though it blow away all your leaves.
Aldarion has joined my list of fictional Tolkien crushes alongside Glorfindel, Finrod Felagund, Legolas, Aragorn, Faramir, and ?omer. Is he a selfish asshole? Yes. Does he deserve to be slapped? Yes. Would I give up feminism, embrace being a traditional (mariner's?) wife, and have his babies? Yes.
I'VE FOUND A NEW TOLKIEN COUPLE TO OBSESS OVER.
Tar-Aldarion, the sixth King of N¨²menor, and Erendis, The Mariner's Wife.
Chris Hemsworth as Aldarion? I approve. I couldn't find the name of the person who made this. Shoutout to the creator.
I am captivated by couples who embody toxicity, chaos, and intrigue, and Aldarion and Erendis exemplify all of that and beyond. Plus, they¡¯re the parents of Tar-Ancalim?, the first ruling queen of N¨²menor.
SPOILERS
Before I begin, I must express my love for the incredible world created by the late professor. And I must RANT. I've been deeply immersed in Tolkien's works over the past few months¡ªmore than I ever was before. My journey into this world started with The Lord of the Rings movies, which remain my favorite films of all time. I had no idea, until I began reading Tolkien's books, how rich and intricate the universe he crafted truly is.
Tolkien is highly regarded, yet he also faces criticism. Among those criticisms, the one that bothers me the most is when people say that The Lord of the Rings is simply a basic battle of good versus evil. Those who claim that LOTR is a straightforward story with a happy ending have likely only seen the movies and never read the books, especially the appendices. Frodo suffers from PTSD and is forever changed by the darkness he endured, which ultimately forces him to leave the Shire¡ªthe place where he grew up and was happiest. Arwen gives up her immortality for Aragorn and is so devastated when he inevitably dies that she leaves Gondor, travels to Lothl¨®rien¡ªwhich is completely deserted after her grandparents Galadriel and Celeborn depart Middle-earth with the rest of the Elves¡ªand spends her remaining days alone among the barren trees, ultimately dying of a broken heart. How is any of that a typical happy ending?
Give Tolkien his flowers. That man fought in World War I, lost two of his closest friends in the war, was a professor at the University of Oxford, created two Elvish languages along with 15 different Elvish dialects, became the father of modern fantasy, married the love of his life, and raised four children.
I will focus on my favorite story from the book - ALDARION AND ERENDIS, also known as THE MARINER'S WIFE, and share my thoughts on it.
N¨²menor has a vast and complex history filled with dramatic events, making it difficult to cover everything in this review. I will provide only a brief overview. It was arguably the most magnificent kingdom in Tolkien's universe, located on an island in the Great Sea, situated between Middle-earth and the Undying Lands.
The first king of N¨²menor was Elros, who was Half-Elven. Elros was the grandson of Idril, an elf, and Tuor, a mortal man. I recounted their story in my review of 'The Fall of Gondolin.' Elros's great-grandparents were L¨²thien, an elf, and Beren, a mortal man. Their tale is explored in 'The Silmarillion' and the book 'Beren and L¨²thien.' Elros was the twin brother of Elrond, the Lord of Rivendell and one of the most significant characters from 'The Lord of the Rings.' Like all Half-Elves, Elros and Elrond faced a choice between immortality and mortality. Elrond chose immortality, while Elros opted for a mortal life. This same choice would be made by Arwen, Elrond's daughter and Elros's niece, thousands of years later. This is why I always defend Elrond when people criticize him for putting Aragorn through hell for loving his daughter. Elrond lost both his brother and his only daughter when they chose to live mortal lives.
Although the N¨²men¨®reans were not immortal, they enjoyed significantly longer lifespans than typical humans. Unfortunately, due to the schemes and deceptions of the Dark Lord Sauron, this great kingdom sank beneath a massive wave, reminiscent of the fall of Atlantis, resulting in the deaths of most of its people. All that remains of this once-great realm is the vast ocean.
The brothers Isildur and An¨¢rion survived the doom of N¨²menor, sailed to Middle-earth, and founded Gondor. You may remember Isildur from 'The Lord of the Rings'; it was through his lineage that many generations later, Aragorn, one of the heroes of 'The Lord of the Rings,' would be born and eventually crowned king. The spirit of N¨²menor lives on in Gondor and within Aragorn, who directly traces his lineage back to Elros, making him and Arwen very distant cousins - 62 times removed.
The Mariner's Wife.
Let's rewind the clock to centuries past, to a time when N¨²menor was flourishing at its height. Aldarion was the son of Meneldur, the fifth King of N¨²menor, and Almarian, the daughter of the Captain of the King¡¯s Ships. Tolkien describes how captivated Meneldur was by the stars and the heavens, often surveying the sky from a tower he built in the northernmost region of the island. While Meneldur paid little attention to the surrounding Sea, his son was different. Aldarion took after his maternal grandfather and was enchanted by the sea from the moment he was born.
He spent most of his time by the shores of the sea at the main haven of N¨²menor, learning the craft of shipbuilding from the most skilled shipwrights. His maternal grandfather taught him how to row and later how to sail, and he captained many ships before reaching adulthood. He sailed to many places, including Middle-earth, where he befriended elves and other races. Each time he returned home, the call of the sea grew stronger, and although reluctantly, his father allowed him to sail. His fellow mariners referred to him as the Great Captain. His frequent voyages created a rift between him and his father, causing them to grow apart both figuratively and literally.
One day, there was a feast at court in honor of Aldarion being proclaimed Heir, and a girl named Erendis attended with her father, Beregar of the House of B?or. Although their house was not as noble as the royal family of N¨²menor, Erendis was a great beauty, captivating even the Queen's attention. She immediately became enamored with Aldarion, who was very handsome, with golden hair and a muscular stature. Erendis joined the Queen's court but rarely saw Aldarion, as he was uninterested in his father's wishes to find a bride, spending his days either at sea or in the forest, cutting trees to build ships.
ALDARION THINK OF THE ENVIRONMENT. SOMEONE CALL GREENPEACE ON THIS MAN.
When Aldarion went to bid farewell to his mother before yet another of his voyages, he finally noticed Erendis. He liked her, yet remained silent. Erendis, despite her love for him, believed she was of too low a social standing for Aldarion to ever marry her. Seven years passed. The King and Queen longed for their restless son to finally calm his spirit and choose a suitable woman to marry. Despite their wishes, Aldarion set out on another voyage. Before he sailed away, Erendis brought him the Green Bough of Return, cut from the tree oiolair?, as was custom. As Erendis approached the harbor, Aldarion fell in love with her. Although °Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ writing isn¡¯t usually romantic, he described how Aldarion stood for a long time at the stern, looking back as his ship sailed further out to sea.
Erendis by greset david
This time, Aldarion did not stay away long and returned sooner than usual. However, he still would not settle down and leave the sea, infuriating his entire family. He continued to sail, which made the King furious. The King reacted by revoking several of Aldarion's titles and imposing a ban on felling trees in the forest. Undeterred, Aldarion built ships elsewhere. Five more years passed. My girl Erendis broke Kate Middleton's record of ten years waiting for Prince William to marry her.
Several years passed, during which everyone feared that Aldarion had perished at sea, as no one had seen him for a long time. Tired of waiting and eager to escape her many suitors, Erendis returned home. When Aldarion finally returned, he was saddened to discover that she was gone but felt too proud to seek her out.
One day, as Aldarion rode through the forests of the Westlands, the homeland of Erendis, he caught sight of a beautiful woman. At first, he thought she was an elf, but then he recognized her as Erendis, and a wave of love flooded his heart once more. She spotted him and quickly turned to leave, but he caught up to her and hit her with ¡®Too well have I deserved that you should flee from me, who have fled so often and so far! But forgive me, and stay now.¡¯
Aldarion asked for Erendis's hand in marriage. This time, Erendis was reluctant¡ªnot because she no longer loved him, but because she feared she would always come second to the sea in his heart. Aldarion, determined to win her over, grovelled and wooed her. He avoided the havens and shipyards, stopped cutting down trees, and began planting them. He was content and asked Erendis to sail with him around the island. Although she disliked the sea, she consented. Still, Erendis would not agree to marry him. She wanted him to experience the land she loved so dearly, the land he would one day rule. Just as Aldarion cherished the sea, Erendis adored the forests.
Aldarion and Erendis by Peter Xavier Price
Erendis' mother attempted to persuade her daughter to accept Aldarion's proposal, knowing that Erendis loved him despite her stubbornness. However, Erendis remained firm in her decision. Erendis's mother teamed up with the Queen to mend the rift between their headstrong children. The Queen sent word to Erendis, asking her to return to the court. There, Erendis and Aldarion finally made amends. After spending a romantic outing atop a hillside, Erendis accepted his proposal. Aldarion remained in N¨²menor for many years, but the longing for the sea never left him.
Eventually, Aldarion expressed his desire to set sail again, despite being engaged to Erendis. When I read that part, I felt like stepping into the book to slap him. If my fianc¨¦ decided to ditch me for a life at sea, you can bet I'd be making headlines. He asked Erendis to join him, but she refused, expressing her deep affection for the forests and her disdain for the sea. He set sail and disappeared for several years. When he finally returned, he faced the ire of those around him, who believed he had betrayed Erendis. Erendis and Aldarion found a way to mend their relationship, and in the end, they tied the knot.
ME READING ALDARION AND ERENDIS FINALLY MARRIED:
Elves attended the wedding to bless the union, and it was said that Erendis was so beautiful she rivaled even the beauty of the elves. Two years later, their child was born- a beautiful daughter whom they named Ancalim?. She would grow up to be the most beautiful woman ever born in the line of Elros, and although no one knew it yet, she would become the future Queen of N¨²menor.
Erendis secretly feared that Aldarion would once again feel the call of the Sea, and her fears were not unfounded. Aldarion turned to shipbuilding, constantly dreaming of sailing away to acquire more gold and wealth and strengthen ties with other kingdoms. When Ancalim? reached the age of four, he expressed to Erendis his desire to set sail from N¨²menor. This was the final straw for Erendis, and their relationship was never the same after that.
Bitter and cold, Erendis moved with her daughter to her home in the countryside. Ancalim? grew up living a rural life, tending to sheep and running along the hills. Isolated from men and boys, when she eventually encountered a boy for the first time, she exclaimed, "What noisy thing was that?" SLAY QUEEN. When Ancalim? is nine years old, Aldarion finally returns to N¨²menor. He discovers that his wife and daughter are gone. His father chastises him and urges him to find his family. Aldarion goes to the countryside, where he receives a cold greeting from Erendis, who essentially shuts the door in his face. He is met with an equally frosty reception from his daughter, who doesn't even recognize him.
Aldarion brings news of the Elven King Gil-galad, whom he has visited numerous times during his voyages, as well as news of a new shadow rising in the East. Although the shadow is not mentioned by name, it is clear that it refers to Sauron. He has a long conversation with his father, during which he bitterly laments that Erendis never understood him, only sought to tame him, and that she does not truly love him. Aldarion demands that his daughter be brought to court and raised as the future heir to the crown. When Erendis hears that she is summoned to return with Ancalim?, she is furious and refuses to go, but ultimately writes to the old King stating that her daughter will return.
Sadly, as the title indicates, these tales remain unfinished, as Tolkien passed away while writing this and several other stories. However, we can infer how the narrative concludes based on notes he left behind. Aldarion became King and sailed to Middle-earth once more. Ancalim? spent her days alternating between the court and the countryside, happiest when among the sheep. She grew increasingly willful, and it seemed she was not particularly fond of either of her parents. Her father was often away, which she had grown accustomed to. She formed a close bond with her grandmother, Queen Almarian, who spoiled her just as she had spoiled Aldarion in his youth. While we can't be certain about what happens to Erendis, Tolkien's son Christopher muses that it is assumed she cast herself into the sea.
Aldarion and Erendis' daughter, Queen Ancalim?, by Sara M. Morello
Aldarion did one thing right in his life: he changed the law of succession so that a woman could inherit the throne of N¨²menor. Without this change, the throne would have passed to his nephew. To escape the court and her numerous suitors, Ancalim? fled to the countryside and lived as a shepherdess. Eventually, she returned to fulfill her duties and inherited the throne after her father's death. Although she did not want to marry or have children, she reluctantly entered into marriage to secure her lineage.
Her parents' relationship drama likely had a significant impact on her. As a result, she never learned how to love properly, hated her husband, and showed little care for her son and grandchildren. Ancalim? ruled for 205 years (the N¨²men¨®reans had significantly longer lifespans than ordinary humans, and the descendants of Elros enjoyed even greater longevity) and became N¨²menor's longest-reigning monarch, second only to Elros the Half-Elven, the first King of N¨²menor.
Erendis to her daughter Ancalim? :
Men in N¨²menor are half-Elves, especially the high men; they are neither the one nor the other. The long life that they were granted deceives them, and they dally in the world, children in mind, until age finds them ¨C and then many only forsake play out of doors for play in their houses. They turn their play into great matters and great matters into play. They would be craftsmen and loremasters and heroes all at once; and women to them are but fires on the hearth¨C for others to tend, until they are tired of play in the evening.
Thus it is, Ancalim?, and we cannot alter it. For men fashioned N¨²menor: men, those heroes of old that they sing of ¨C of their women we hear less, save that they wept when their men were slain. N¨²menor was to be a rest after war. But if they weary of rest and the plays of peace, soon they will go back to their great play, manslaying and war. Thus it is; and we are set here among them. But we need not assent. If we love N¨²menor also, let us enjoy it before they ruin it. We also are daughters of the great, and we have wills and courage of our own. Therefore do not bend, Ancalim?. Once bend a little, and they will bend you further until you are bowed down. Sink your roots into the rock, and face the wind, though it blow away all your leaves.
November 21, 2021
Unfinished Tales of N¨²menor and Middle-Earth, J.R.R. Tolkien
Unfinished Tales of N¨²menor and Middle-earth is a collection of stories and essays by J.R.R. Tolkien that were never completed during his lifetime, but were edited by his son Christopher Tolkien and published in 1980.
Many of the tales within are retold in The Silmarillion, albeit in modified forms; the work also contains a summary of the events of The Lord of the Rings told from a less personal perspective.
Contents:
Part One: The First Age: Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin; Narn i H?n H¨²rin (The Tale of the Children of H¨²rin).
Part Two: The Second Age: A Description of the Island of N¨²menor; Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife; The Line of Elros: Kings of N¨²menor; The History of the Galadriel and Celeborn the great.
Part Three: The Third Age: The Disaster of the Gladden Fields; Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan; The Quest of Erebor; The Hunt for the Ring; The Battles of the Fords of Isen.
Part Four: The Dr¨²edain; The Istari; The Palant¨ªri.
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Unfinished Tales of N¨²menor and Middle-earth is a collection of stories and essays by J.R.R. Tolkien that were never completed during his lifetime, but were edited by his son Christopher Tolkien and published in 1980.
Many of the tales within are retold in The Silmarillion, albeit in modified forms; the work also contains a summary of the events of The Lord of the Rings told from a less personal perspective.
Contents:
Part One: The First Age: Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin; Narn i H?n H¨²rin (The Tale of the Children of H¨²rin).
Part Two: The Second Age: A Description of the Island of N¨²menor; Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife; The Line of Elros: Kings of N¨²menor; The History of the Galadriel and Celeborn the great.
Part Three: The Third Age: The Disaster of the Gladden Fields; Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan; The Quest of Erebor; The Hunt for the Ring; The Battles of the Fords of Isen.
Part Four: The Dr¨²edain; The Istari; The Palant¨ªri.
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May 31, 2013
This is the first work that showed us how Tolkien's obsessive perfectionism was a double-edged sword. On the one hand it gave us the wonderfully deep world and implied distances of ; and on the other hand it left us with a jumble of tales in various states of revision and development that had to be compiled by Tolkien's son Christopher into some form as ...a jumble of tales that, if they had been finished, would have given us a truly staggering body of work. Just reading the fragment that makes up the entirety of "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin" makes me weep for what might have been. Given the chance to expand even half of the partial tales from _The Silmarillion_ into something equating the full treatment of the LotR would have been a wonder indeed.
Even given the incomplete nature of the works herein, the reader is greatly repaid the effort of reading them even though many tantalizing questions are left unanswered. We get perhaps the only significant view of the land of Numenor in the Second Age; intriguing glimpses into the nature of the Istari, the Woodwoses, and the Palantiri; and expansions on the background of the Third Age and the events that led up to both and the LotR.
A really amazing work and enjoyable read if you're a die-hard Tolkien fan.
Even given the incomplete nature of the works herein, the reader is greatly repaid the effort of reading them even though many tantalizing questions are left unanswered. We get perhaps the only significant view of the land of Numenor in the Second Age; intriguing glimpses into the nature of the Istari, the Woodwoses, and the Palantiri; and expansions on the background of the Third Age and the events that led up to both and the LotR.
A really amazing work and enjoyable read if you're a die-hard Tolkien fan.
March 26, 2021
I have always found it difficult to write about °Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ work because it is the pillar in which modern fantasy is built upon.
Indeed, without Tolkien fantasy would not be the shape it is today. It would be something different. And a lot of readers and writers recognise this, but I do not think we always appreciate the full extent of it. He created so many character archetypes, popularised race differences and envisioned such a great world full of depth. Every fantasy book that came after has a little bit of Tolkien in it.
What is strikingly important to understand about Tolkien is that The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are but the tip of the tip of his world. There is so much story, so much historical detail, so many different languages and people that the novels were unable to fully capture it. This is not a criticism, but a mere reflection that books like this and The Silmarillion do wonders and capturing the vast scope of Middle-Earth because there is so much happening (and that has already happened) when the events of his novels take place.
There is also so much magic surrounding it all that remains a mystery, and here that is expanded upon a little. The Istari are given a bit more depth in an essay that details their coming to middle-earth along with their purpose and origin. The Palantirs, and their effects and usage, are padded out too. There¡¯s a snippet on Isildur, the conflict between Rohan and Isegard (which lead to Theodred¡¯s death) is detailed and an encounter between the Witch-King and Grima Wormtongue is brought to life which adds more to the events of The Lord of the Rings and the hunt for the ring. Also included is The Children of Hurin which takes up a third of the text.
These are unfinished drafts. And it would be interesting to know what Tolkien felt about them. Part of me thinks he wrote them for himself, at least some of them, as a reference point as he wrote around these events and tales. We know that he one day wanted to publish The Silmarillion when he felt it was finished, but beyond that I do not know. I just cannot imagine him sending some of these bits to publishers. Nonetheless, I am grateful to be able to read them.
If you have made it this far into my review, it will be clear that this book will only appeal to the most devout of Tolkien fans. It is certainly not a book you want to pick up if you are unfamiliar with his work and world, but for those that love his writing as much as I do, there is certainly a lot to be gained from reading this.
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Indeed, without Tolkien fantasy would not be the shape it is today. It would be something different. And a lot of readers and writers recognise this, but I do not think we always appreciate the full extent of it. He created so many character archetypes, popularised race differences and envisioned such a great world full of depth. Every fantasy book that came after has a little bit of Tolkien in it.
What is strikingly important to understand about Tolkien is that The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are but the tip of the tip of his world. There is so much story, so much historical detail, so many different languages and people that the novels were unable to fully capture it. This is not a criticism, but a mere reflection that books like this and The Silmarillion do wonders and capturing the vast scope of Middle-Earth because there is so much happening (and that has already happened) when the events of his novels take place.
There is also so much magic surrounding it all that remains a mystery, and here that is expanded upon a little. The Istari are given a bit more depth in an essay that details their coming to middle-earth along with their purpose and origin. The Palantirs, and their effects and usage, are padded out too. There¡¯s a snippet on Isildur, the conflict between Rohan and Isegard (which lead to Theodred¡¯s death) is detailed and an encounter between the Witch-King and Grima Wormtongue is brought to life which adds more to the events of The Lord of the Rings and the hunt for the ring. Also included is The Children of Hurin which takes up a third of the text.
These are unfinished drafts. And it would be interesting to know what Tolkien felt about them. Part of me thinks he wrote them for himself, at least some of them, as a reference point as he wrote around these events and tales. We know that he one day wanted to publish The Silmarillion when he felt it was finished, but beyond that I do not know. I just cannot imagine him sending some of these bits to publishers. Nonetheless, I am grateful to be able to read them.
If you have made it this far into my review, it will be clear that this book will only appeal to the most devout of Tolkien fans. It is certainly not a book you want to pick up if you are unfamiliar with his work and world, but for those that love his writing as much as I do, there is certainly a lot to be gained from reading this.
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August 22, 2019
Out of all the posthumously published works of Tolkien, and this being the primary right after the Silmarillion, I have to admit it is the most interesting. We do get more expanded treatments of some of these tales in subsequent books, but all in all, the narrative structure of this tome is quite pleasing.
Why? It's written as actual stories. Not just excerpts, or not only just as excerpts, but as full-fledged stories in themselves, complete with all the storytelling conventions we are used to.
That is to say, it doesn't read super quick like Silmarillion, but full of detail and meat like LotR. I appreciated that little detail. :)
Of personal interest and joy, I absolutely loved the way this filled in so many of the blanks within the LotR stories, giving a much more detailed history of the Ring Wraiths, their creation, the Palantirs, the Maiar, (including such personages as Gandalf, Saruman, AND Sauron), the full histories of the Rohirrim, Gondor, Numenor, and EVEN the Wild Men!
There's a lot that was left out of the Silmarillion, and THIS HAS IT.
I'm not saying some parts could be classified in the OTHER category, such as the extended appendix at the end of LotR, only more so. Or the full damn concordance including an index of all terms, proper names and places with references to their original first-mentions. I.E., Silmarillion or LotR.
This work is an awfully necessary addition for any would-be scholar of Arda. I can't say if it beats the FULL , , , or scholarly works, but for my poor, lazy-reading self, Unfinished Tales does a FINE job. :)
Why? It's written as actual stories. Not just excerpts, or not only just as excerpts, but as full-fledged stories in themselves, complete with all the storytelling conventions we are used to.
That is to say, it doesn't read super quick like Silmarillion, but full of detail and meat like LotR. I appreciated that little detail. :)
Of personal interest and joy, I absolutely loved the way this filled in so many of the blanks within the LotR stories, giving a much more detailed history of the Ring Wraiths, their creation, the Palantirs, the Maiar, (including such personages as Gandalf, Saruman, AND Sauron), the full histories of the Rohirrim, Gondor, Numenor, and EVEN the Wild Men!
There's a lot that was left out of the Silmarillion, and THIS HAS IT.
I'm not saying some parts could be classified in the OTHER category, such as the extended appendix at the end of LotR, only more so. Or the full damn concordance including an index of all terms, proper names and places with references to their original first-mentions. I.E., Silmarillion or LotR.
This work is an awfully necessary addition for any would-be scholar of Arda. I can't say if it beats the FULL , , , or scholarly works, but for my poor, lazy-reading self, Unfinished Tales does a FINE job. :)
December 16, 2018
I am fairly new to Tolkien as I have only gotten into his work at the end of 2015 by reading, and after some initial problems, loving The Hobbit. I buddy-read The Lord of the Rings over the course of 2016 and was quite overwhelmed with °Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ dense writing style and complex world building; there were too many names of people, places and events to remember, I felt inept. Nonetheless, I admired his work and marvelled at his craft. I was especially enamoured by °Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ linguistic interest and his rational for his invented languages and names.
In September 2016, I read The Silmarillion¡ªthat was the time I became totally electrified. The Silmarillion is still my absolute favorite work of his, even though it was just as overwhelming in regards to being exposed to all sorts of different people and their backstories, the tales, however, had a certain charm and brilliancy to them, I grew to love so many characters (F?anor, T¨²rin Turambar and L¨²thien), I needed to know more about them. That¡¯s why I decided to jump into The Children of H¨²rin in April 2017. Upon finishing it, I cried and cried. Tolkien showed that he cannot only write epic high fantasy well, but also the most heart-shattering tragedies. H¨²rin and Morwen deserved better!
In the second half of 2017 I got into his works that aren¡¯t related to Middle-Earth: Tales from the Perilous Realm and Roverandom. These reads solidified Tolkien as one of my absolute favorite authors. No matter which endeavour this man took upon, he handled it with great care and detail. The whimsical nature of these stories reminded me of The Hobbit, and the long journey I had personally made alongside Tolkien and his work.
In April 2018, Christmas and winter long past us, I read Letters from Father Christmas because why the heck not? It was the second time I bawled my eyes out reading his work. It is by far his most personal work (naturally, given its nonfictional nature); to glimpse at the man behind his writing¡ªto see the kind of father he was¡ªwas fascinating and warmed my heart. His love, not only for his children but for storytelling, is so apparent throughout all of these Christmas letters.
And this leads us, finally, to my read of his Unfinished Tales. I bough it almost a year ago but was too intimidated by it, having just read and loved The Silmarillion, to pick it up immediately. This week prove to be the perfect time to take upon this new adventure. Exploring the world of N¨²menor and Middle-Earth never gets old.
°Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ Unfinished Tales weren¡¯t difficult to read at all. They are definitely not for newbies and people unfamiliar with his work, but if you have read The Silmarillion, you should be fine. It provides more detailed information about characters, events and places mentioned only briefly in The Lord of the Rings. Versions of such tales include the origins of Gandalf and the other Istari, the death of Isildur and the loss of the One Ring in the Gladden Fields, and the founding of the kingdom of Rohan.
My favourite tales were definitely "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin", "Narn i H?n H¨²rin", "Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife" and "The Quest of Erebor". The reason for that is probably the fact that these were the most complete. These narratives were very endearing, suspenseful and well-written. The notes and appendices definitely heightened my understanding of them and helped me expand my knowledge of Middle-Earth.
I thought it was very clever of Christopher Tolkien to put all of the tales and essays in chronological order, the first three parts aligning with the timeline of Arda by being split into the three ages of the world. The fourth part was a collection of short essays concerning the Dr¨²edain, the Istari and the Palant¨ªri.
Of course, it is kind of unsatisfying (and in some places even frustrating) that the tales and essays are incomplete and sometimes even contradictory, e.g. "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin" cuts off at the most interesting part: when Tuor eventually reached Gondolin and was admitted by Turgon. What happened after that, i.e. the fact that Turgon did not hearken the council of Ulmo, and the ensuing fall of Gondolin, is, unfortunately, not included. Nonetheless, I think that Christopher Tolkien did a fantastic job of curating his father¡¯s writings and putting them into an intelligent form and order.
Reading Unfinished Tales made me even more curious about Middle-Earth and what lay beyond, especially the First Age is of great interest to me. I¡¯m still trying to figure out what to think of Galadriel, I want to know more about the downfall of N¨²menor and Gondolin ¡ I am consoled only by the fact that Beren and L¨²thien and The Fall of Gondolin have yet to be read by me. As soon as they¡¯re available in my preferred editions I shall devour them.
In September 2016, I read The Silmarillion¡ªthat was the time I became totally electrified. The Silmarillion is still my absolute favorite work of his, even though it was just as overwhelming in regards to being exposed to all sorts of different people and their backstories, the tales, however, had a certain charm and brilliancy to them, I grew to love so many characters (F?anor, T¨²rin Turambar and L¨²thien), I needed to know more about them. That¡¯s why I decided to jump into The Children of H¨²rin in April 2017. Upon finishing it, I cried and cried. Tolkien showed that he cannot only write epic high fantasy well, but also the most heart-shattering tragedies. H¨²rin and Morwen deserved better!
In the second half of 2017 I got into his works that aren¡¯t related to Middle-Earth: Tales from the Perilous Realm and Roverandom. These reads solidified Tolkien as one of my absolute favorite authors. No matter which endeavour this man took upon, he handled it with great care and detail. The whimsical nature of these stories reminded me of The Hobbit, and the long journey I had personally made alongside Tolkien and his work.
In April 2018, Christmas and winter long past us, I read Letters from Father Christmas because why the heck not? It was the second time I bawled my eyes out reading his work. It is by far his most personal work (naturally, given its nonfictional nature); to glimpse at the man behind his writing¡ªto see the kind of father he was¡ªwas fascinating and warmed my heart. His love, not only for his children but for storytelling, is so apparent throughout all of these Christmas letters.
And this leads us, finally, to my read of his Unfinished Tales. I bough it almost a year ago but was too intimidated by it, having just read and loved The Silmarillion, to pick it up immediately. This week prove to be the perfect time to take upon this new adventure. Exploring the world of N¨²menor and Middle-Earth never gets old.
°Õ´Ç±ô°ì¾±±ð²Ô¡¯²õ Unfinished Tales weren¡¯t difficult to read at all. They are definitely not for newbies and people unfamiliar with his work, but if you have read The Silmarillion, you should be fine. It provides more detailed information about characters, events and places mentioned only briefly in The Lord of the Rings. Versions of such tales include the origins of Gandalf and the other Istari, the death of Isildur and the loss of the One Ring in the Gladden Fields, and the founding of the kingdom of Rohan.
My favourite tales were definitely "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin", "Narn i H?n H¨²rin", "Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife" and "The Quest of Erebor". The reason for that is probably the fact that these were the most complete. These narratives were very endearing, suspenseful and well-written. The notes and appendices definitely heightened my understanding of them and helped me expand my knowledge of Middle-Earth.
I thought it was very clever of Christopher Tolkien to put all of the tales and essays in chronological order, the first three parts aligning with the timeline of Arda by being split into the three ages of the world. The fourth part was a collection of short essays concerning the Dr¨²edain, the Istari and the Palant¨ªri.
Of course, it is kind of unsatisfying (and in some places even frustrating) that the tales and essays are incomplete and sometimes even contradictory, e.g. "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin" cuts off at the most interesting part: when Tuor eventually reached Gondolin and was admitted by Turgon. What happened after that, i.e. the fact that Turgon did not hearken the council of Ulmo, and the ensuing fall of Gondolin, is, unfortunately, not included. Nonetheless, I think that Christopher Tolkien did a fantastic job of curating his father¡¯s writings and putting them into an intelligent form and order.
Reading Unfinished Tales made me even more curious about Middle-Earth and what lay beyond, especially the First Age is of great interest to me. I¡¯m still trying to figure out what to think of Galadriel, I want to know more about the downfall of N¨²menor and Gondolin ¡ I am consoled only by the fact that Beren and L¨²thien and The Fall of Gondolin have yet to be read by me. As soon as they¡¯re available in my preferred editions I shall devour them.
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September 23, 2024
I¡®ve finally made it! Some chapters were really tough to get through. Pages and pages of descriptions of battles, territories and genealogies had me struggling at times, which is also why it took me forever to read this; I just wasn¡¯t always in the right frame of mind.
But it was also amazing! I am really grateful for every minute I can spend in Middle-earth (or in N¨²menor). Even if by definition the material here remains ¡°unfinished¡° and has the potential to be a bit unsatisfactory, it really wasn¡¯t.
I will say, though, that my favorite parts were the chapters set in the First Age, the tales of Tuor and H¨²rin, and those I have already read extensively about in their very own books The Fall for Gondolin and The Children of H¨²rin, respectively. (I would especially recommend the latter as it¡¯s the most finished version of all.)
I also enjoyed learning more about Galadriel andTeleporno Celeborn, even if the chapter was tough to read - just a lot of information, often conflicting at that. And reading more about some of the characters we have come to love in LoTR and The Hobbit felt like coming home.
So should you read this? Well, if you still have not had enough after LotR, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion and maybe even The Children of H¨²rin, Beren and L¨²thien and The Fall of Gondolin, all of which I suggest reading before, you should absolutely do it. I will say, though, that I enjoyed each if those books more than Unfinished Tales. Why? Because reading this was more taxing than reading The Silmarillion and that is saying something! Still, it¡¯s very much worth it and I don¡¯t regret it for a minute.
But it was also amazing! I am really grateful for every minute I can spend in Middle-earth (or in N¨²menor). Even if by definition the material here remains ¡°unfinished¡° and has the potential to be a bit unsatisfactory, it really wasn¡¯t.
I will say, though, that my favorite parts were the chapters set in the First Age, the tales of Tuor and H¨²rin, and those I have already read extensively about in their very own books The Fall for Gondolin and The Children of H¨²rin, respectively. (I would especially recommend the latter as it¡¯s the most finished version of all.)
I also enjoyed learning more about Galadriel and
So should you read this? Well, if you still have not had enough after LotR, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion and maybe even The Children of H¨²rin, Beren and L¨²thien and The Fall of Gondolin, all of which I suggest reading before, you should absolutely do it. I will say, though, that I enjoyed each if those books more than Unfinished Tales. Why? Because reading this was more taxing than reading The Silmarillion and that is saying something! Still, it¡¯s very much worth it and I don¡¯t regret it for a minute.
March 23, 2025
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November 20, 2022
Neizmerno bogatstvo za sve ljubitelje Tolkinovog dela.
Poslednji put sam je procitao kao pripremu za knjigu The Fall of N¨²menor.
Poslednji put sam je procitao kao pripremu za knjigu The Fall of N¨²menor.
March 13, 2013
This is a hard book to rate, because it's sort of like rating a compilation album of Led Zeppelin studio out-takes. If you love Led Zeppelin, you would undoubtedly want to listen to pretty much anything they did. On the other hand, objectively speaking, it's probably not their best work, and if you trust them as artists, you know why they left that material on the cutting room floor. And, indeed, this book is a collection of scrapings, random essays and bits of narrative illuminating obscure corners of Middle Earth.
I will say, though, that Christopher Tolkien deserves some credit for being a very conscientious offspring. Most children either end up hating their parents or thinking of them as basically foolish. JRR Tolkien's son, though is extraordinarily careful to give the exact providence and goes into excruciating detail as to the provenance of every piece of writing in Unfinished Tales. Never does he indulge himself in the slightest bit of irony at the expense of his father, or even hint at any frustration that, just maybe, he could have made his marginal annotations in more legible handwriting. The subtext of the father-son relationship, or lack thereof, might make this an interesting read... unless it actually doesn't. Really, for LotR/Middle Earth obsessives only.
I will say, though, that Christopher Tolkien deserves some credit for being a very conscientious offspring. Most children either end up hating their parents or thinking of them as basically foolish. JRR Tolkien's son, though is extraordinarily careful to give the exact providence and goes into excruciating detail as to the provenance of every piece of writing in Unfinished Tales. Never does he indulge himself in the slightest bit of irony at the expense of his father, or even hint at any frustration that, just maybe, he could have made his marginal annotations in more legible handwriting. The subtext of the father-son relationship, or lack thereof, might make this an interesting read... unless it actually doesn't. Really, for LotR/Middle Earth obsessives only.
March 21, 2020
The name says it all -- these are stories primarily of the First and Second Age of Middle-earth that had never quite reached completion, even in draft form; some predate the writing of Lord of the Rings by decades but most come after, and the book includes some of Tolkien's last writings about Middle-earth. The stories are presented by his son Christopher who, presumably, selected the pieces that were nearest to completion and likeliest to be of interest to Middle-earth aficionados. The pieces are presented with introductions, footnotes, endnotes and editorial insertions, of which more anon. Several of the pieces are familiar, being expanded (albeit partial) versions of, e.g., the tales of Tuor and T¨²rin that were presented in brief form in . Others provide glimpses of events leading up to, and that took place offstage during, the War of the Ring, beginning with the death of Isildur and the loss of the One Ring and continuing to include battles that were taking place "offstage" during the events of and . The book closes with essays about the Druedain (the Pukel-men), the Istari (the Wizards) and the Palantiri.
Fascinating stuff, if you don't mind its incomplete and sometimes contradictory nature.
Unfortunately I'm not sure if I can recommend the electronic version (which is what I read this time; previously, I was reading a print copy). The textual situation for many of the pieces is complex -- as mentioned above, there are footnotes and endnotes (some added by J.R.R. Tolkien during his drafting process and some added by Christopher Tolkien when assembling the pieces for publication) and editorial notes and changes of voice between the text and the commentary on the text. In the physical book this is handled by various combinations of font size and indentation; all of this formatting is lost in the electronic version, making it sometimes hard to distinguish the tales from the commentary. Footnotes and endnotes are better handled (on the Kindle you can hyperlink from the text to the associated note) but it's still less convenient than just flipping back and forth in a physical book. And finally, there were many more typos in the eBook than I'm comfortable with -- mostly things like missing spaces, hyphens dropped (or inappropriately retained) and the like. Nothing that rendered the text unreadable, but it still seemed to indicate a lack of editorial oversight on the eBook conversion process.
Fascinating stuff, if you don't mind its incomplete and sometimes contradictory nature.
Unfortunately I'm not sure if I can recommend the electronic version (which is what I read this time; previously, I was reading a print copy). The textual situation for many of the pieces is complex -- as mentioned above, there are footnotes and endnotes (some added by J.R.R. Tolkien during his drafting process and some added by Christopher Tolkien when assembling the pieces for publication) and editorial notes and changes of voice between the text and the commentary on the text. In the physical book this is handled by various combinations of font size and indentation; all of this formatting is lost in the electronic version, making it sometimes hard to distinguish the tales from the commentary. Footnotes and endnotes are better handled (on the Kindle you can hyperlink from the text to the associated note) but it's still less convenient than just flipping back and forth in a physical book. And finally, there were many more typos in the eBook than I'm comfortable with -- mostly things like missing spaces, hyphens dropped (or inappropriately retained) and the like. Nothing that rendered the text unreadable, but it still seemed to indicate a lack of editorial oversight on the eBook conversion process.
September 29, 2022
?Honestamente? Se me ha hecho muy bola la lectura de este libro. Mucho. Si lo hubiera sabido, quiz¨¢s no lo habr¨ªa cogido, por lo menos no ahora . Como de sobra es sabido, Tolkien es un narrador que est¨¢ para ser le¨ªdo lentamente, saboreandolo y par¨¢ndose en todo lo que dice y en el como. Y quiz¨¢s por eso no era el autor m¨¢s apropiado para el periodo en el que estoy. Entre que tengo mucho trabajo, mucho estudio, problemas varios y pocas ganas de leer, quiz¨¢s hubiera tenido que aparcar el libro y dejarlo para un momento m¨¢s propicio para disfrutarlo como realmente creo se merece. Y todo esto me da mucha rabia, porque realmente estoy muy emocionada con ahondar m¨¢s en el universo Tolkien antes de empezar, de una vez por todas, la relectura de ¡°El Se?or de los Anillos¡± y ¡°El Hobbit¡±, una de mis futuras metas lectoras a corto plazo.
¡°Los Cuentos Inconclusos¡± es una recopilaci¨®n de cuentos y ensayos que tratan sobre distintos temas e historias que su autor dejo inacabadas, sin aparente relaci¨®n entre ellos y que posteriormente fueron unificadas y editadas por su hijo Christopher. Pero ese aspecto es, tambi¨¦n, parte de su gracia y de su magia: cuando acabas un relato no sabes como va a ser el siguiente, ni que te vas a encontrar en ¨¦l. Pero, al mismo tiempo, tambi¨¦n resulta un handicap. Muchas de las narraciones que aparecen aqu¨ª son meras descripciones de lugares; otras genealog¨ªas de reyes; y en no pocas partes tienen un car¨¢cter meramente filol¨®gico (centr¨¢ndose en el origen de los nombres de lugares y personajes seg¨²n los idiomas inventados por Tolkien) o de ilustrar los cambios y diferentes versiones de historias, cuentos o personajes que el propio autor forj¨® dentro de su corpus.
Ha habido un poco de todo, cuentos y ensayos que he disfrutado mucho junto con otros que me han costado m¨¢s finalizar. Pero creo firmemente que ninguno de ellos est¨¢ de m¨¢s o no merece la pena. Es muy interesante ver como el legendarium de Tolkien fue, al fin de al cabo, fruto de un proceso creador y literario que se dio durante a?os y que fue evolucionando con el paso del tiempo. Adem¨¢s, muchos de estos textos enriquecen o dan contexto o informaci¨®n adicional de lo que conocemos que pas¨® en ¡°El Hobbit¡±, ¡°El Se?or de los Anillos¡± y los famosos Anales que acompa?an a esta trilog¨ªa y dan al lector m¨¢s datos sobre la historia de la Tierra Media y le ayudan a entender mejor y saber m¨¢s de la historia del lugar .
El libro se divide en cuatro partes diferenciadas: la primera se centra en aspectos y cuentos relacionados con el Silmarillion; la segunda en el reino de Numenor; la tercera (que como digo m¨¢s adelante es la que m¨¢s he disfrutado) en lo que paso en la trilog¨ªa del ¡°El Se?or de los Anillos¡± y ¡°El Hobbit¡±, gracias a lo cual descubrimos cosas que sucedieron paralelamente a lo que se contaba en los libros; y, por ¨²ltimo, la cuarta parte incide en informaci¨®n sobre la raza de los Dr¨²edain, sobre los Istari (los cinco magos maiar enviados por los Valar a la Tierra Media, siendo los dos m¨¢s famosos Gandalf y Saruman) y, por ¨²ltimo, sobre las Palantiri, las piedras videntes. Como pod¨¦is ver, no todos los relatos son meramente narrativos. Muchos de ellos son m¨¢s bien informativos, se centran en aspectos culturales, sociales hist¨®ricos o b¨¦licos de la Tierra Media.
Entre las historias que m¨¢s he disfrutado, destaco la de ¡°La B¨²squeda de Eredor¡±, en la que descubrimos como Gandalf se las ingenio para incluir a Bilbo Bols¨®n dentro del grupo de enamos que iban a Eredor en ¡°El Hobbit¡±. Sin duda, volver a o¨ªr a Gandalf ha sido toda una delicia. Tiene una forma de narrar muy vivaz y disfrutable, esta lectura me ha recordado porque es un personaje tan amado, adem¨¢s de saber m¨¢s cosas sobre todo lo que se coc¨ªa detras de las escenas en ¡°El Hobbit¡±. Al respecto de lo acontecido en esta novela, tambi¨¦n se ahonda en la b¨²squeda del anillo en el cuento que lleva ese mismo titulo. Aunque estas historias hayan sido mis dos preferidas, no son las ¨²nicas que he disfrutado. Tambi¨¦n me ha gustado mucho ha sido la de ¡°Aldarion y Erendis¡±, una historia de amor muy realista dentro de este mundo de fantas¨ªa,con unos personajes muy bien esbozados y que nos permite conocer m¨¢s del reino de Numenor. Por ¨²ltimo, una de las lecturas que m¨¢s interesante me ha parecido ha sido ¡°La Historia de Galadriel y Celeborn¡±. Como buena seguidora de Tolkien, Galadriel es un personaje que siempre me ha llamado mucho la atenci¨®n y que me ha generado muchas preguntas. Tiene un papel muy prominente dentro del legendarium de Tolkien y es una de las figuras con m¨¢s peso dentro de este mundo. Siempre me ha descolocado un poco (y esto es algo personal) lo diferentes y a la vez complementarias que son la presentaci¨®n que hace de ella Cate Blanchett en las pel¨ªculas de Peter Jackson respecto a como aparece en la pel¨ªcula animada de 1978 (gracias a la cual yo conoc¨ª el mundo de Tolkien y que creo que tiene para mi el r¨¦cord de ser la cinta que m¨¢s alquile en los antiguos videoclubs. Que recuerdos). Por eso he valorado tanto que en un texto si nos de m¨¢s informaci¨®n ya no solo sobre c¨®mo ha evolucionado su biograf¨ªa, tambi¨¦n sobre su propia historia familiar y sobre su personalidad. Confirma que es de lejos uno de los personajes m¨¢s interesantes de toda la saga.
Pocas semanas antes de iniciarme con este libro, en verano, volv¨ª a sumergirme en una obra de Tolkien editada por su hijo Christopher, en este caso centrada en el cuento de ¡°Beren y L¨²thien¡±. En ¡°Cuentos inconclusos de N¨²menor y la Tierra Media¡± he encontrado el mismo problema que encontr¨¦ en el anterior libro, de ah¨ª que me permita copiar lo que escrib¨ª en la rese?a de ese libro: ¡°una vez m¨¢s, solo puedo poner el enf¨¢sis en la forma de narrar y de escribir de Tolkien. Su importancia en la historia de la literatura no solo bebe en sus enormes facultades como fil¨®logo, escritor, fil¨®sofo y creador de mundos, en la forma en que lograba que toda esa fantas¨ªa se convirtiera en algo cercano y cre¨ªble para el lector. Tambi¨¦n se deb¨ªa a lo hermosamente narrado que estaba todo lo que sal¨ªa de su pluma. Hay algo po¨¦tico, lejano y melanc¨®lico en su forma de escribir. Sus frases son de una belleza brillante pero sutil, llenas de fuerza y encanto. Sus palabras transportan totalmente al lector dentro de la historia y los avatares que deben superar la pareja protagonista, creando personajes que beben de la fantas¨ªa, si, pero cuyas personalidades, para bien o para mal, est¨¢n enraizadas en lo m¨¢s hondo de lo que conlleva la humanidad. Contrasta con el tono m¨¢s enciclop¨¦dico y ¨¢rido de su hijo, que est¨¢ m¨¢s pendiente de lo t¨¦cnico de la narrativa y de lo filol¨®gico que de lo meramente literario¡±. El no en pocas ocasiones, tengo que reconocer que las partes escritas por Christopher Tolkien (que muchas veces superan el texto original de su padre) se me hicieron demasiado densas y tediosas, con mucho gusto hubiera pasado de ellas. Hay que reconocerle a Christopher la inmensa labor que hizo a la hora de editar muchos de los textos de su padre, y de explicarlos, de forma que todo su inconmensurable trabajo fuera m¨¢s comprensible y llegasen al lector de a pie muchos textos que de otra forma se hubieran perdido. Pero si hay algo que no puedo perdonar de esta edici¨®n es que las notas complementarias del texto vengan detr¨¢s del mismo, oblig¨¢ndote a cambiar de p¨¢ginas para buscar la informaci¨®n. Eso es algo que absolutamente odio en cualquier libro, que creo que me han ralentizado much¨ªsimo la lectura. Al menos para m¨ª. Habr¨¢ quien sea fan de este tipo de anotaciones, pero yo no puedo con eso. Y m¨¢s cuando la inmensa mayor¨ªa de esas notas son excesivamente extensas, explica m¨¢s que el propio texto principal.
Lo que est¨¢ claro, es que sin haberte le¨ªdo antes las obras fundamentales del mundo Tolkien (¡°Silmarillion¡± incluido), la lectura de ¡°Cuentos inconclusos de N¨²menor y la Tierra Media¡± es una lectura que puede resultar, cuanto menos, farragosa o incomprensible. Es un libro pensado para los fans m¨¢s ac¨¦rrimos de Tolkien, para aquellos que quieren ahondar m¨¢s en el complejo mundo que es la tierra media y saber m¨¢s cosas sobre su historia y sus personajes, conocer m¨¢s detalles y curiosidades de los mismos. En no pocos momentos resulta angustiante de leer, ante la avalancha de fechas, nombres y vidas de personajes poco conocidos( que no siempre tienen porque interesar al lector); descripciones geogr¨¢ficas; datos sobre nombres y lenguas; notas y aportaciones varias. Personalmente, lamento que tanto mi momento actual como la propia naturaleza del libro hayan impedido que hayas podido disfrutar de ¨¦l tanto como estaba deseando que pase as¨ª. As¨ª que mi consejo es este: si te gusta Tolkien adelante. Te enteras de muchas cosas leyendo este libro, y hay momentos historias realmente buenas. Como fan de este autor no han sido pocos los momentos en que disfrutado enormemente de esta lectura (aunque solo sea porque lo he le¨ªdo mientras iba saliendo la serie de Amazon y me he puesto de fondo la banda sonora de la misma). Pero eso s¨ª, t¨®matelo con calma y saboreando los buenos momentos. Aunque a veces tal avalancha de informaci¨®n te dej¨¦ abrumado y perdido, al final siempre hay algo que te llama la atenci¨®n y acabas por disfrutarlo.
¡°Los Cuentos Inconclusos¡± es una recopilaci¨®n de cuentos y ensayos que tratan sobre distintos temas e historias que su autor dejo inacabadas, sin aparente relaci¨®n entre ellos y que posteriormente fueron unificadas y editadas por su hijo Christopher. Pero ese aspecto es, tambi¨¦n, parte de su gracia y de su magia: cuando acabas un relato no sabes como va a ser el siguiente, ni que te vas a encontrar en ¨¦l. Pero, al mismo tiempo, tambi¨¦n resulta un handicap. Muchas de las narraciones que aparecen aqu¨ª son meras descripciones de lugares; otras genealog¨ªas de reyes; y en no pocas partes tienen un car¨¢cter meramente filol¨®gico (centr¨¢ndose en el origen de los nombres de lugares y personajes seg¨²n los idiomas inventados por Tolkien) o de ilustrar los cambios y diferentes versiones de historias, cuentos o personajes que el propio autor forj¨® dentro de su corpus.
Ha habido un poco de todo, cuentos y ensayos que he disfrutado mucho junto con otros que me han costado m¨¢s finalizar. Pero creo firmemente que ninguno de ellos est¨¢ de m¨¢s o no merece la pena. Es muy interesante ver como el legendarium de Tolkien fue, al fin de al cabo, fruto de un proceso creador y literario que se dio durante a?os y que fue evolucionando con el paso del tiempo. Adem¨¢s, muchos de estos textos enriquecen o dan contexto o informaci¨®n adicional de lo que conocemos que pas¨® en ¡°El Hobbit¡±, ¡°El Se?or de los Anillos¡± y los famosos Anales que acompa?an a esta trilog¨ªa y dan al lector m¨¢s datos sobre la historia de la Tierra Media y le ayudan a entender mejor y saber m¨¢s de la historia del lugar .
El libro se divide en cuatro partes diferenciadas: la primera se centra en aspectos y cuentos relacionados con el Silmarillion; la segunda en el reino de Numenor; la tercera (que como digo m¨¢s adelante es la que m¨¢s he disfrutado) en lo que paso en la trilog¨ªa del ¡°El Se?or de los Anillos¡± y ¡°El Hobbit¡±, gracias a lo cual descubrimos cosas que sucedieron paralelamente a lo que se contaba en los libros; y, por ¨²ltimo, la cuarta parte incide en informaci¨®n sobre la raza de los Dr¨²edain, sobre los Istari (los cinco magos maiar enviados por los Valar a la Tierra Media, siendo los dos m¨¢s famosos Gandalf y Saruman) y, por ¨²ltimo, sobre las Palantiri, las piedras videntes. Como pod¨¦is ver, no todos los relatos son meramente narrativos. Muchos de ellos son m¨¢s bien informativos, se centran en aspectos culturales, sociales hist¨®ricos o b¨¦licos de la Tierra Media.
Entre las historias que m¨¢s he disfrutado, destaco la de ¡°La B¨²squeda de Eredor¡±, en la que descubrimos como Gandalf se las ingenio para incluir a Bilbo Bols¨®n dentro del grupo de enamos que iban a Eredor en ¡°El Hobbit¡±. Sin duda, volver a o¨ªr a Gandalf ha sido toda una delicia. Tiene una forma de narrar muy vivaz y disfrutable, esta lectura me ha recordado porque es un personaje tan amado, adem¨¢s de saber m¨¢s cosas sobre todo lo que se coc¨ªa detras de las escenas en ¡°El Hobbit¡±. Al respecto de lo acontecido en esta novela, tambi¨¦n se ahonda en la b¨²squeda del anillo en el cuento que lleva ese mismo titulo. Aunque estas historias hayan sido mis dos preferidas, no son las ¨²nicas que he disfrutado. Tambi¨¦n me ha gustado mucho ha sido la de ¡°Aldarion y Erendis¡±, una historia de amor muy realista dentro de este mundo de fantas¨ªa,con unos personajes muy bien esbozados y que nos permite conocer m¨¢s del reino de Numenor. Por ¨²ltimo, una de las lecturas que m¨¢s interesante me ha parecido ha sido ¡°La Historia de Galadriel y Celeborn¡±. Como buena seguidora de Tolkien, Galadriel es un personaje que siempre me ha llamado mucho la atenci¨®n y que me ha generado muchas preguntas. Tiene un papel muy prominente dentro del legendarium de Tolkien y es una de las figuras con m¨¢s peso dentro de este mundo. Siempre me ha descolocado un poco (y esto es algo personal) lo diferentes y a la vez complementarias que son la presentaci¨®n que hace de ella Cate Blanchett en las pel¨ªculas de Peter Jackson respecto a como aparece en la pel¨ªcula animada de 1978 (gracias a la cual yo conoc¨ª el mundo de Tolkien y que creo que tiene para mi el r¨¦cord de ser la cinta que m¨¢s alquile en los antiguos videoclubs. Que recuerdos). Por eso he valorado tanto que en un texto si nos de m¨¢s informaci¨®n ya no solo sobre c¨®mo ha evolucionado su biograf¨ªa, tambi¨¦n sobre su propia historia familiar y sobre su personalidad. Confirma que es de lejos uno de los personajes m¨¢s interesantes de toda la saga.
Pocas semanas antes de iniciarme con este libro, en verano, volv¨ª a sumergirme en una obra de Tolkien editada por su hijo Christopher, en este caso centrada en el cuento de ¡°Beren y L¨²thien¡±. En ¡°Cuentos inconclusos de N¨²menor y la Tierra Media¡± he encontrado el mismo problema que encontr¨¦ en el anterior libro, de ah¨ª que me permita copiar lo que escrib¨ª en la rese?a de ese libro: ¡°una vez m¨¢s, solo puedo poner el enf¨¢sis en la forma de narrar y de escribir de Tolkien. Su importancia en la historia de la literatura no solo bebe en sus enormes facultades como fil¨®logo, escritor, fil¨®sofo y creador de mundos, en la forma en que lograba que toda esa fantas¨ªa se convirtiera en algo cercano y cre¨ªble para el lector. Tambi¨¦n se deb¨ªa a lo hermosamente narrado que estaba todo lo que sal¨ªa de su pluma. Hay algo po¨¦tico, lejano y melanc¨®lico en su forma de escribir. Sus frases son de una belleza brillante pero sutil, llenas de fuerza y encanto. Sus palabras transportan totalmente al lector dentro de la historia y los avatares que deben superar la pareja protagonista, creando personajes que beben de la fantas¨ªa, si, pero cuyas personalidades, para bien o para mal, est¨¢n enraizadas en lo m¨¢s hondo de lo que conlleva la humanidad. Contrasta con el tono m¨¢s enciclop¨¦dico y ¨¢rido de su hijo, que est¨¢ m¨¢s pendiente de lo t¨¦cnico de la narrativa y de lo filol¨®gico que de lo meramente literario¡±. El no en pocas ocasiones, tengo que reconocer que las partes escritas por Christopher Tolkien (que muchas veces superan el texto original de su padre) se me hicieron demasiado densas y tediosas, con mucho gusto hubiera pasado de ellas. Hay que reconocerle a Christopher la inmensa labor que hizo a la hora de editar muchos de los textos de su padre, y de explicarlos, de forma que todo su inconmensurable trabajo fuera m¨¢s comprensible y llegasen al lector de a pie muchos textos que de otra forma se hubieran perdido. Pero si hay algo que no puedo perdonar de esta edici¨®n es que las notas complementarias del texto vengan detr¨¢s del mismo, oblig¨¢ndote a cambiar de p¨¢ginas para buscar la informaci¨®n. Eso es algo que absolutamente odio en cualquier libro, que creo que me han ralentizado much¨ªsimo la lectura. Al menos para m¨ª. Habr¨¢ quien sea fan de este tipo de anotaciones, pero yo no puedo con eso. Y m¨¢s cuando la inmensa mayor¨ªa de esas notas son excesivamente extensas, explica m¨¢s que el propio texto principal.
Lo que est¨¢ claro, es que sin haberte le¨ªdo antes las obras fundamentales del mundo Tolkien (¡°Silmarillion¡± incluido), la lectura de ¡°Cuentos inconclusos de N¨²menor y la Tierra Media¡± es una lectura que puede resultar, cuanto menos, farragosa o incomprensible. Es un libro pensado para los fans m¨¢s ac¨¦rrimos de Tolkien, para aquellos que quieren ahondar m¨¢s en el complejo mundo que es la tierra media y saber m¨¢s cosas sobre su historia y sus personajes, conocer m¨¢s detalles y curiosidades de los mismos. En no pocos momentos resulta angustiante de leer, ante la avalancha de fechas, nombres y vidas de personajes poco conocidos( que no siempre tienen porque interesar al lector); descripciones geogr¨¢ficas; datos sobre nombres y lenguas; notas y aportaciones varias. Personalmente, lamento que tanto mi momento actual como la propia naturaleza del libro hayan impedido que hayas podido disfrutar de ¨¦l tanto como estaba deseando que pase as¨ª. As¨ª que mi consejo es este: si te gusta Tolkien adelante. Te enteras de muchas cosas leyendo este libro, y hay momentos historias realmente buenas. Como fan de este autor no han sido pocos los momentos en que disfrutado enormemente de esta lectura (aunque solo sea porque lo he le¨ªdo mientras iba saliendo la serie de Amazon y me he puesto de fondo la banda sonora de la misma). Pero eso s¨ª, t¨®matelo con calma y saboreando los buenos momentos. Aunque a veces tal avalancha de informaci¨®n te dej¨¦ abrumado y perdido, al final siempre hay algo que te llama la atenci¨®n y acabas por disfrutarlo.
October 2, 2022
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September 1, 2021
I still very much enjoyed my reread of the Unfinished Tales because it gives so much information to the world of Middle-Earth and unearths a lot of connections. I like that it mentions the references in The Lord of the Rings so that you can get a better understanding of the overall story.
December 25, 2020
A year of Tolkien! This year I decided to reread all the main Middle-Earth books: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and now finishing the year with Unfinished Tales of N¨²menor and Middle-Earth. It had been several years since my last reading of all of these, and it¡¯s been such fun to go back to stories that are so familiar to me that it¡¯s almost more like re-remembering parts of my own memories than rereading a series of books.
I¡¯ve had a soft spot for Unfinished Tales since my wonderful wife bought me a paperback copy in college. It¡¯s not as complete (obviously) as LOTR, nor as smoothed-out as The Silmarillion, but it doesn¡¯t have as many commentary intrusions from Christopher Tolkien as the History of Middle-Earth series. It¡¯s just a set of fascinating glimpses into various regions of Middle-Earth history, some that are nearly finished (stories about Tuor and T¨²rin) and others that are contradictory fragments from here and there (Galadriel and Celeborn). Because the chapters move relatively quickly (after the first two lengthy stories) from one scene to the next, I find it to be an enjoyable read.
I¡¯ve had a soft spot for Unfinished Tales since my wonderful wife bought me a paperback copy in college. It¡¯s not as complete (obviously) as LOTR, nor as smoothed-out as The Silmarillion, but it doesn¡¯t have as many commentary intrusions from Christopher Tolkien as the History of Middle-Earth series. It¡¯s just a set of fascinating glimpses into various regions of Middle-Earth history, some that are nearly finished (stories about Tuor and T¨²rin) and others that are contradictory fragments from here and there (Galadriel and Celeborn). Because the chapters move relatively quickly (after the first two lengthy stories) from one scene to the next, I find it to be an enjoyable read.
July 31, 2024
Dopo le letture dei tre cardini tolkieniani: Lo Hobbit, Il Signore degli Anelli ed Il Silmarillion, non poteva mancarmi un altro tassello, appunto Racconti incompiuti, seppur incompleto, anzi incompiuto, ma fondamentale per ogni lettore che veda, nell'universo di Tolkien, qualcosa che superi la semplice nomea di magico, io lo definirei: sublime!
Passando all'edizione che ho letto: insomma!! Non ¨¨ il massimo, primo vi sono parecchio refusi, alcuni davvero penosi, sintomo di zero accortezza nel controllo prestampa, poi c'¨¨ soltanto la mappa della Terza Era, ma perch¨¨ visto che si raccontano anche storie della Prima e della Seconda? Per me sarebbe stato meglio non averne nemmeno una. Poi le note poste a fine di ogni racconto e non a pi¨¨ di pagina, sono estenuanti. Infine, ma questo ¨¨ uno mio cruccio, avere un'edizione senza illustrazioni e ce ne sarebbero a iosa, molti illustratori si sono cimentati, ¨¨ davvero un peccato... ma ¨¨ un'edizione economica, quindi...
Passando all'edizione che ho letto: insomma!! Non ¨¨ il massimo, primo vi sono parecchio refusi, alcuni davvero penosi, sintomo di zero accortezza nel controllo prestampa, poi c'¨¨ soltanto la mappa della Terza Era, ma perch¨¨ visto che si raccontano anche storie della Prima e della Seconda? Per me sarebbe stato meglio non averne nemmeno una. Poi le note poste a fine di ogni racconto e non a pi¨¨ di pagina, sono estenuanti. Infine, ma questo ¨¨ uno mio cruccio, avere un'edizione senza illustrazioni e ce ne sarebbero a iosa, molti illustratori si sono cimentati, ¨¨ davvero un peccato... ma ¨¨ un'edizione economica, quindi...
March 23, 2008
This is simply a moneymaking scheme. After the success of the Silmarillion, the Tolkien state has published all notes that were in a more or less readable state. This is the only one I bought (besides Chidren of Hurin, which probably has much in common with the bigger part of this book).
I do not think Professor Tolkien would have liked to have these drafts and notes published. Many of them are even obsolete, as he built up and discarded elements in his mythic construct.
There are some great storytelling moments (specially in the tales about Hurin and his children), but mostly it is not so interesting, except in an academic way, to see how Tolkien constructed and evolved his stories.
I do not think Professor Tolkien would have liked to have these drafts and notes published. Many of them are even obsolete, as he built up and discarded elements in his mythic construct.
There are some great storytelling moments (specially in the tales about Hurin and his children), but mostly it is not so interesting, except in an academic way, to see how Tolkien constructed and evolved his stories.
July 12, 2021
Such a fun book. I loved all the cut content in this. Especially the third age stuff. It's such a bummer that he never finished so much.
December 18, 2022
Captivat? ! Recomand , daca ?ntr-adev?r iubi?i universul lui Tolkien!
Am aflat unele lucruri extraordinare despre personaje principale ! Despre inele ?i despre sf?r?itul al patrulea EV
Am aflat unele lucruri extraordinare despre personaje principale ! Despre inele ?i despre sf?r?itul al patrulea EV
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February 22, 2016Y¨¹z¨¹klerin Efendisi her sayfas?nda hem edebiyat?n?n yumru?unu masaya vuran hem de kurgusu ve karakterleriyle insan? al?p g?t¨¹ren bir ba?yap?tt?. Fakat Silmarillion adeta akademik bir ?al??mayd?. O ana kadar hep b¨¹y¨¹k ustan?n bir d¨¹nya kurgulad???n?, ba?ar?l? karakterlere kalemiyle can verip koca kadim topraklarda kaderlerini ?izmeye yollad???n? d¨¹?¨¹nm¨¹?t¨¹k. Oysa ta ba?tan yan?lm??t?k. ?¨¹nk¨¹ Tolkien bir d¨¹nya kurgulamad?, hay?r. O ger?ek anlamda kendi ?z¨¹nden bir d¨¹nya ¡°yaratt?.¡± Belki de Eru Il¨²vatar ba??ndan beri kendisiydi de, biz bunu anlamak i?in o eseri okumak zorundayd?k.
T¨¹m bunlar? anlamam?z? sa?layan o muazzam eser ayn? zamanda pek ?ok ki?i taraf?ndan da hayat?n?n kitab? addedilmi?tir. Ve i?te, Bitmemi? ?yk¨¹ler de Silmarillion¡¯un taht?n? sa?lamla?t?rmak ad?na var.
?yk¨¹lerin her biri ayr? birer ?aheser. Fakat burada o?ul Cristopher Tolkien¡¯in eme?i hi?bir ?ekilde g?z ard? edilemez. Kitab?n ba??nda yer alan neyi neden yapt???na dair sayfalarca a??klama, her ?yk¨¹ sonunda abart?s?z 30-50 aras? dipnot ve 3-4 tane Ek ne kadar titiz bir ?al??ma y¨¹r¨¹tt¨¹?¨¹n¨¹n en kesin kan?t?. Ayr?ca babas?n?n her ?yk¨¹s¨¹ i?in di?er m¨¹sveddelerine de de?inip neden bu versiyonu se?ti?inin bile a??klamas?n? yapmay? bir bor? biliyor.
Orta-D¨¹nya¡¯n?n ge?itleri sevenlerine yol vermek i?in bir kez daha a??ld?. ?imdiyse s?ra o ge?itlerden ge?ip yeniden g?lgeye kar?? dik duracak, onun temas etti?i y¨¹reklerdeki karanl??? s?k¨¹p atacak kahramanlarda. Ama bunun i?in ?nce Tolkien¡¯in rehberli?iyle bilgilerine ihtiyac?m?z var; Bitmemi? ?yk¨¹ler de tam olarak bunu yapmak i?in burada. Bana da keyifli okumalar demek d¨¹?¨¹yor.
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T¨¹m bunlar? anlamam?z? sa?layan o muazzam eser ayn? zamanda pek ?ok ki?i taraf?ndan da hayat?n?n kitab? addedilmi?tir. Ve i?te, Bitmemi? ?yk¨¹ler de Silmarillion¡¯un taht?n? sa?lamla?t?rmak ad?na var.
?yk¨¹lerin her biri ayr? birer ?aheser. Fakat burada o?ul Cristopher Tolkien¡¯in eme?i hi?bir ?ekilde g?z ard? edilemez. Kitab?n ba??nda yer alan neyi neden yapt???na dair sayfalarca a??klama, her ?yk¨¹ sonunda abart?s?z 30-50 aras? dipnot ve 3-4 tane Ek ne kadar titiz bir ?al??ma y¨¹r¨¹tt¨¹?¨¹n¨¹n en kesin kan?t?. Ayr?ca babas?n?n her ?yk¨¹s¨¹ i?in di?er m¨¹sveddelerine de de?inip neden bu versiyonu se?ti?inin bile a??klamas?n? yapmay? bir bor? biliyor.
Orta-D¨¹nya¡¯n?n ge?itleri sevenlerine yol vermek i?in bir kez daha a??ld?. ?imdiyse s?ra o ge?itlerden ge?ip yeniden g?lgeye kar?? dik duracak, onun temas etti?i y¨¹reklerdeki karanl??? s?k¨¹p atacak kahramanlarda. Ama bunun i?in ?nce Tolkien¡¯in rehberli?iyle bilgilerine ihtiyac?m?z var; Bitmemi? ?yk¨¹ler de tam olarak bunu yapmak i?in burada. Bana da keyifli okumalar demek d¨¹?¨¹yor.
- Hazal ?AMUR
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March 30, 2022
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September 29, 2018
4-4.5 stars after a little more thought.
I feel like this is definitely gonna be a book that I need to re-read every year to try and get as much as I can out of it. Same with The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings tbh.
I love Middle-earth so much.
December 31, 2021
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May 1, 2020
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November 6, 2020
Rating: 4 stars
This was good, but I absolutely do not recommend the audiobook. In fact, I'd advise against it. Not because the audiobook was bad in anyway, but because of the sheer amount of footnotes that are included. It really grates on you hearing "note number X: blah blah blah end of note" every five seconds in the middle of a sentence. I tried not to let this affect my rating, but I will still have to reread it physically to really confirm.
This was good, but I absolutely do not recommend the audiobook. In fact, I'd advise against it. Not because the audiobook was bad in anyway, but because of the sheer amount of footnotes that are included. It really grates on you hearing "note number X: blah blah blah end of note" every five seconds in the middle of a sentence. I tried not to let this affect my rating, but I will still have to reread it physically to really confirm.
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April 18, 2023J.R.R. Tolkien must be in the running for title of "most prolific dead author in history." Several times as many books have been published under his byline since his death in 1973 than ever appeared during his lifetime. These included the mammoth Twelve Volume History of Middle Earth, which encompasses, I presume, everything the man ever jotted down on a napkin about his imaginary world, published in hardcover together with, I presume, copious editorial analysis and explanatory text by, I presume, the most distinguished scholars in the field of Tolkien studies.
Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle Earth was one of the first of these posthumous works. I remember, long ago, quite enjoying this miscellany. I liked how it fleshed out Tolkien's already astonishingly elaborate secondary reality. I thought Unfinished Tales struck a decent balance between the highfalutin and the homely: saga-like quests of ancient dragon-slaying heroes juxtaposed with intimate scenes of the Fellowship, reflecting in the aftermath on their adventures of the War of the Ring, and the like. The book kept me happily occupied for many cozy hours of fireside reading during a Christmas break from high school in the late 80's.
I remember vaguely resolving to read Tolkien's entire posthumous canon someday. But as my teens turned into my twenties, I had to admit to myself that, no, I never would. Unfinished Tales is as far as I ever got into Tolkien's postmortem publications. I just didn't care that much. I've even grown ambivalent about the very existence of Tolkien's massive posthumous bibliography. If millions of people want to obsess over the minutiae of Middle Earth, what's it to me? On the other hand, it all feels like overkill, at best, and at worst a cynical cash grab. My heart tells me Tolkien wouldn't have approved.
Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle Earth was one of the first of these posthumous works. I remember, long ago, quite enjoying this miscellany. I liked how it fleshed out Tolkien's already astonishingly elaborate secondary reality. I thought Unfinished Tales struck a decent balance between the highfalutin and the homely: saga-like quests of ancient dragon-slaying heroes juxtaposed with intimate scenes of the Fellowship, reflecting in the aftermath on their adventures of the War of the Ring, and the like. The book kept me happily occupied for many cozy hours of fireside reading during a Christmas break from high school in the late 80's.
I remember vaguely resolving to read Tolkien's entire posthumous canon someday. But as my teens turned into my twenties, I had to admit to myself that, no, I never would. Unfinished Tales is as far as I ever got into Tolkien's postmortem publications. I just didn't care that much. I've even grown ambivalent about the very existence of Tolkien's massive posthumous bibliography. If millions of people want to obsess over the minutiae of Middle Earth, what's it to me? On the other hand, it all feels like overkill, at best, and at worst a cynical cash grab. My heart tells me Tolkien wouldn't have approved.
October 10, 2023
probably should consider these allegedly unfinished tales to be finished, as the unfinishedness is part of the charm, that is, to 'finish' them beyond their present point is to lessen them, maybe.
anyway, mostly superfluous, except for the essays on the istari and the palantiri.
Revisited as per comments¡ª
I certainly appreciate this more in middle age. No doubt it is supplemental to The Silmarillion, which should be studied first. Duplicative in some ways of other presentations, the editorial commentary here is nevertheless great. One of the best things is the highlighting of inconsistencies in the corpus as alternate traditions of belief within the setting, rather than compositional error or evolution. That¡¯s in keeping with how lived mythologies actually have worked out.
This 2020 hardbound is a slick re-issuance. Great art, maps, and so on.
anyway, mostly superfluous, except for the essays on the istari and the palantiri.
Revisited as per comments¡ª
I certainly appreciate this more in middle age. No doubt it is supplemental to The Silmarillion, which should be studied first. Duplicative in some ways of other presentations, the editorial commentary here is nevertheless great. One of the best things is the highlighting of inconsistencies in the corpus as alternate traditions of belief within the setting, rather than compositional error or evolution. That¡¯s in keeping with how lived mythologies actually have worked out.
This 2020 hardbound is a slick re-issuance. Great art, maps, and so on.
January 3, 2025
I find it amazing the amount of work that Tolkien produced in his legendarium. I am really enjoying a deep dive into his writing. Thanks to the Tolkien family and loyal followers we can enjoy all the pieces of manuscripts they pieced together to make them available to those who love the writings of middle earth.
June 23, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyed this, it was just so great to learn more about both old and new characters!! Tolkien's middle earth is so rich and beautiful and it was amazing to be able to delve even deeper into it!
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