The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths & legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion. This second part of The Book of Lost Tales
Includes:: the tale of Beren & Luthien, Turin & the Dragon, & the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves & the Fall of Gondolin, itself the finest & most exciting depiction of a battle that Tolkien ever wrote. Each tale is followed by a commentary in the form of a short essay, together with texts of associated poems, & contains extensive information on names & vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages. This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive & classic style of the 'black cover' A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion & Unfinished Tales.