The Quenta-Silmarillion - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 07-08-2002, 02:19 PM

The Silmarillion is the edited version of the tales. Unfinished Tales provides some longer versions of parts of the narrative, particularly the tales of Turin and Tuor's coming to Gondolin, as well as other materials. The HoME series (12 books) which begins with the Book of Lost Tales I and II, show the evolution of Tolkien's writings about Middle Earth from the earliest drafts dating to 1918 or so through his latest essays and writings. Start with the Silmarillion, then move on to Unfinished Tales before you venture into HoME.

07-08-2002, 02:19 PM	#2
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	The Silmarillion is the edited version of the tales. Unfinished Tales provides some longer versions of parts of the narrative, particularly the tales of Turin and Tuor's coming to Gondolin, as well as other materials. The HoME series (12 books) which begins with the Book of Lost Tales I and II, show the evolution of Tolkien's writings about Middle Earth from the earliest drafts dating to 1918 or so through his latest essays and writings. Start with the Silmarillion, then move on to Unfinished Tales before you venture into HoME. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.