Beren and Luthien*

5r 2017 J. R. R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien

Notes

Beren and Lúthien, edited by Christopher Tolkien, is a standalone volume that delves into the tragic love story of the mortal man Beren and the Elven princess Lúthien, a central tale in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth mythology. This edition presents the various versions of the story, tracing its development from early drafts to the more familiar narrative in The Silmarillion. Christopher Tolkien's commentary provides context and insight into his father’s creative process, highlighting the deep personal significance the tale held for him, as Beren and Lúthien mirrored aspects of his own life and love.

Description 

Black hardcover with dust jacket.