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{{book | {{book | ||
| title=The Nature of Middle-earth | | title=The Nature of Middle-earth | ||
| image=[[File:The Nature of Middle-earth.jpg| | | image=[[File:The Nature of Middle-earth hardcover.jpg|275px]] | ||
| author=[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] | | author=[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] | ||
| editor=[[Carl F. Hostetter]] | | editor=[[Carl F. Hostetter]] | ||
| publisher=[[HarperCollins]] | | publisher=[[HarperCollins]] | ||
| date=[[2 September]] [[2021]] | | date=[[2 September]] [[2021]] | ||
| | | format=Hardcover; deluxe edition | ||
| | | pages=464 | ||
| | | isbn=0008387923 | ||
| precededby=[[The Fall of Gondolin]] (2018) | |||
| followedby=[[The Fall of Númenor]] (2022) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''The Nature of Middle-earth''''' is a | '''''The Nature of Middle-earth''''' is a compilation of minor writings by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]], edited by [[Carl F. Hostetter]] and published in [[2021]] in a single book. | ||
Its many texts discuss a variety of topics related to [[Middle-earth]], such as its "nature" and landscapes, the characteristics of different [[Portal:Characters|races]], theology, and many other miscellaneous matters in Tolkien's [[legendarium]]. Most of them were previously [[unpublished material]], but some had been already published in the linguistic journals ''[[Parma Eldalamberon]]'' and ''[[Vinyar Tengwar]]''. | |||
==From the publisher== | ==From the publisher== | ||
The first ever publication of J.R.R. | {{blockquote|The first ever publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's final writings on [[Middle-earth]], covering a wide-range of subjects, and the perfect next read for those who have enjoyed ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'' and the ''[[The History of Middle-earth|History of Middle-earth]]'' series and are hungry for more.}} | ||
Much as ''Unfinished Tales'' forms an unofficial thirteenth volume of the ''History of Middle-earth'', this new book will sit very nicely alongside as an unofficial 14th volume. Of particular note, given the impending [[The Lord of the Rings | {{blockquote|''The Nature of Middle-earth'' comprises numerous late (c. 1959-73) and previously unpublished writings by J.R.R. Tolkien on the "nature" of Middle-earth, in both chief senses of that word: both metaphysical and natural/historical.<br> | ||
It is for Tolkien fans, readers, and scholars interested in learning more about Tolkien's own views on Middle-earth. It will appeal in particular to those readers who enjoyed ''Unfinished Tales'', and some of the later volumes of the ''History of Middle-earth''. Indeed, many of the texts to be included are closely associated with materials published in those places, and were sent to Hostetter, specifically, in photocopy by [[Christopher Tolkien]] for potential publication.<br> | |||
Much as ''Unfinished Tales'' forms an unofficial thirteenth volume of the ''History of Middle-earth'', this new book will sit very nicely alongside as an unofficial 14th volume. Of particular note, given the impending [[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power|Amazon series]], are several texts detailing the lands, flora, and fauna of [[Númenor]], and the lives of [[Númenóreans]].<ref>{{webcite|articleurl=http://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-nature-of-middle-earth-j-r-r-tolkien?variant=39278611365966|articlename=The Nature of Middle-earth|website=HarperCollins|accessed=1 September 2021}}</ref>}} | |||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
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*Foreword | *Foreword | ||
*Editorial Practices | *Editorial Practices | ||
:'''Part Two: Body, Mind and Spirit''' | *'''Part One: Time and Ageing''' | ||
* Introduction | ** Introduction | ||
# Beauty and Goodness | *# The Valian Year | ||
# Gender and Sex | *# Valinorian Time-Divisions | ||
# Eldarin Hands, Fingers, and Numerals | *# Of the Time in Arda | ||
# Hair | *# Time-scales | ||
# Beards | *# Natural Youth and Growth of the Quendi | ||
# Descriptions of Characters | *# The Awaking of the Quendi | ||
# Mind-Pictures | *# The March of the Quendi | ||
# Knowledge and Memory | *# Eldarin Traditions Concerning the "Awakening" | ||
# ''[[Ósanwe-kenta]]'' | *# Time-scales and Rates of Growth | ||
# Notes on ''Órë'' | *# Difficulties in Chronology | ||
# [[Fate and Free Will]] | *# Ageing of Elves | ||
# The Knowledge of the Valar | *# Concerning the Quendi in their Mode of Life and Growth | ||
# Spirit | *# Key Dates | ||
# The Visible Forms of the Valar and Maiar | *# Calculation of the Increase of the Quendi | ||
# Elvish Reincarnation | *# A Generational Scheme | ||
# From ''The Statute of Finwë and Míriel'' | *# Note on the Youth of Growth of the Quendi | ||
# Death | *# Generational Schemes | ||
*# Elvish Ages & Númenórean | |||
*# Elvish Life-cycles | |||
*# Time and its Perception | |||
*# Notes on Elvish Time-reference | |||
*# [[The Annals of Aman|A Fragment from ''The Annals of Aman'']] | |||
*# [[The Grey Annals|A Fragment from ''The Grey Annals'']] | |||
*'''Part Two: Body, Mind, and Spirit''' | |||
** Introduction | |||
*# Beauty and Goodness | |||
*# Gender and Sex | |||
*# Eldarin Hands, Fingers, and Numerals | |||
*# Hair | |||
*# Beards | |||
*# Descriptions of Characters | |||
*# Mind-Pictures | |||
*# Knowledge and Memory | |||
*# ''[[Ósanwe-kenta]]'' | |||
*# Notes on ''Órë'' | |||
*# [[Fate and Free Will]] | |||
*# The Knowledge of the Valar | |||
*# Spirit | |||
*# The Visible Forms of the Valar and Maiar | |||
*# Elvish Reincarnation | |||
*# From ''The Statute of Finwë and Míriel'' | |||
*# Death | |||
*'''Part Three: The World, its Lands, and its Inhabitants''' | |||
* Introduction | ** Introduction | ||
# Dark and Light | *# Dark and Light | ||
# The Primal Impulse | *# The Primal Impulse | ||
# Powers of the Valar | *# Powers of the Valar | ||
# The Making of ''Lembas'' | *# The Making of ''Lembas'' | ||
# Note on Elvish Economy | *# Note on Elvish Economy | ||
# Dwellings in Middle-earth | *# Dwellings in Middle-earth | ||
# The Founding of Nargothrond | *# The Founding of Nargothrond | ||
# Manwë's Ban | *# Manwë's Ban | ||
# Elvish Journeys on Horseback | *# Elvish Journeys on Horseback | ||
# Rider to "The White Rider" | *# Rider to "The White Rider" | ||
# Lives of the Númenóreans | *# Lives of the Númenóreans | ||
# The Ageing of Númenóreans | *# The Ageing of Númenóreans | ||
# Of the Land and Beasts of Númenor | *# Of the Land and Beasts of Númenor | ||
# Note on the Consumption of Mushrooms | *# Note on the Consumption of Mushrooms | ||
# The Númenórean Catastrophe & End of "Physical" Aman | *# The Númenórean Catastrophe & End of "Physical" Aman | ||
# Galadriel and Celeborn | *# Galadriel and Celeborn | ||
# Silvan Elves and Silvan Elvish | *# Silvan Elves and Silvan Elvish | ||
# Note on the Delay of Gil-galad and the Númenóreans | *# Note on the Delay of Gil-galad and the Númenóreans | ||
# Note on Dwarvish Voices | *# Note on Dwarvish Voices | ||
# Note on the Dwarf Road | *# Note on the Dwarf Road | ||
# From ''The Hunt for the Ring'' | *# [[The Hunt for the Ring|From ''The Hunt for the Ring'']] | ||
# [[The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor]] | *# [[The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor]] | ||
*'''Appendices''' | |||
** Metaphysical and Theological Themes | |||
** Glossary and Index of Quenya Terms | |||
*Index | *Index | ||
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==Publication history and gallery== | |||
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|File:The Nature of Middle-earth hardcover.jpg|2021 hardcover | |||
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|File:The Nature of Middle-earth 2023.jpg|2023 paperback | |||
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*[[HarperCollins]] hardcover ([[2021]]), pp. 464. ISBN 0008387923 | |||
*[[HarperCollins]] hardcover with slipcase ([[2021]]), ISBN 0008440573 | |||
*[[HarperCollins]] paperback ([[2023]]), ISBN 000838794X | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://elvish.org/errata/NoMe-Errata.pdf The Nature of Middle-earth Addenda and Corrigenda] by [[Carl F. Hostetter]] | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24qgQDW1s9Y&ab_channel=NerdoftheRings Carl Hostetter, editor of The Nature of Middle-earth], an interview with [[Nerd of the Rings]] | |||
*[https://www.elvish.org/Tengwestie/articles/DeRosarioMartinez/natureofmiddleearthreview.phtml Commentary on ''The Nature of Middle-earth''], by Helios De Rosario Martínez, at [https://www.elvish.org/Tengwestie/ Tengwestië] | |||
*[http://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol13/iss1/5/ Book review], by [[Douglas C. Kane]] | *[http://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol13/iss1/5/ Book review], by [[Douglas C. Kane]] | ||
*[https://www.deviantart.com/airyyn/art/Nature-of-Middle-earth-datation-of-the-texts-975744677 An infography] showing the content of the book chronologically ordered, by [[User:Airyn|Airyn]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:20, 21 February 2024
The Nature of Middle-earth | |
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Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
Editor | Carl F. Hostetter |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Released | 2 September 2021 |
Format | Hardcover; deluxe edition |
Pages | 464 |
ISBN | 0008387923 |
Preceded by | The Fall of Gondolin (2018) |
Followed by | The Fall of Númenor (2022) |
The Nature of Middle-earth is a compilation of minor writings by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Carl F. Hostetter and published in 2021 in a single book.
Its many texts discuss a variety of topics related to Middle-earth, such as its "nature" and landscapes, the characteristics of different races, theology, and many other miscellaneous matters in Tolkien's legendarium. Most of them were previously unpublished material, but some had been already published in the linguistic journals Parma Eldalamberon and Vinyar Tengwar.
From the publisher[edit | edit source]
The first ever publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's final writings on Middle-earth, covering a wide-range of subjects, and the perfect next read for those who have enjoyed Unfinished Tales and the History of Middle-earth series and are hungry for more.
The Nature of Middle-earth comprises numerous late (c. 1959-73) and previously unpublished writings by J.R.R. Tolkien on the "nature" of Middle-earth, in both chief senses of that word: both metaphysical and natural/historical.
It is for Tolkien fans, readers, and scholars interested in learning more about Tolkien's own views on Middle-earth. It will appeal in particular to those readers who enjoyed Unfinished Tales, and some of the later volumes of the History of Middle-earth. Indeed, many of the texts to be included are closely associated with materials published in those places, and were sent to Hostetter, specifically, in photocopy by Christopher Tolkien for potential publication.
Much as Unfinished Tales forms an unofficial thirteenth volume of the History of Middle-earth, this new book will sit very nicely alongside as an unofficial 14th volume. Of particular note, given the impending Amazon series, are several texts detailing the lands, flora, and fauna of Númenor, and the lives of Númenóreans.[1]
Contents[edit | edit source]
- Foreword
- Editorial Practices
- Part One: Time and Ageing
- Introduction
- The Valian Year
- Valinorian Time-Divisions
- Of the Time in Arda
- Time-scales
- Natural Youth and Growth of the Quendi
- The Awaking of the Quendi
- The March of the Quendi
- Eldarin Traditions Concerning the "Awakening"
- Time-scales and Rates of Growth
- Difficulties in Chronology
- Ageing of Elves
- Concerning the Quendi in their Mode of Life and Growth
- Key Dates
- Calculation of the Increase of the Quendi
- A Generational Scheme
- Note on the Youth of Growth of the Quendi
- Generational Schemes
- Elvish Ages & Númenórean
- Elvish Life-cycles
- Time and its Perception
- Notes on Elvish Time-reference
- A Fragment from The Annals of Aman
- A Fragment from The Grey Annals
- Part Two: Body, Mind, and Spirit
- Introduction
- Beauty and Goodness
- Gender and Sex
- Eldarin Hands, Fingers, and Numerals
- Hair
- Beards
- Descriptions of Characters
- Mind-Pictures
- Knowledge and Memory
- Ósanwe-kenta
- Notes on Órë
- Fate and Free Will
- The Knowledge of the Valar
- Spirit
- The Visible Forms of the Valar and Maiar
- Elvish Reincarnation
- From The Statute of Finwë and Míriel
- Death
- Part Three: The World, its Lands, and its Inhabitants
- Introduction
- Dark and Light
- The Primal Impulse
- Powers of the Valar
- The Making of Lembas
- Note on Elvish Economy
- Dwellings in Middle-earth
- The Founding of Nargothrond
- Manwë's Ban
- Elvish Journeys on Horseback
- Rider to "The White Rider"
- Lives of the Númenóreans
- The Ageing of Númenóreans
- Of the Land and Beasts of Númenor
- Note on the Consumption of Mushrooms
- The Númenórean Catastrophe & End of "Physical" Aman
- Galadriel and Celeborn
- Silvan Elves and Silvan Elvish
- Note on the Delay of Gil-galad and the Númenóreans
- Note on Dwarvish Voices
- Note on the Dwarf Road
- From The Hunt for the Ring
- The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor
- Appendices
- Metaphysical and Theological Themes
- Glossary and Index of Quenya Terms
- Index
Publication history and gallery[edit | edit source]
|
- HarperCollins hardcover (2021), pp. 464. ISBN 0008387923
- HarperCollins hardcover with slipcase (2021), ISBN 0008440573
- HarperCollins paperback (2023), ISBN 000838794X
External links[edit | edit source]
- The Nature of Middle-earth Addenda and Corrigenda by Carl F. Hostetter
- Carl Hostetter, editor of The Nature of Middle-earth, an interview with Nerd of the Rings
- Commentary on The Nature of Middle-earth, by Helios De Rosario Martínez, at Tengwestië
- Book review, by Douglas C. Kane
- An infography showing the content of the book chronologically ordered, by Airyn
References
- ↑ "The Nature of Middle-earth", HarperCollins (accessed 1 September 2021)