The Fall of Numenor : And Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-earth
(Author) J.R.R. TolkienJ.R.R. Tolkien's writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume complete with new illustrations by renowned artist Alan Lee. Guided by the Dark Lord Sauron, the Elves of Eregion forge the Rings of Power. Yet in secret he has begun building the Barad-dûr in Mordor, and here, in the fires of Mount Doom, he makes the One Ring. Seeking to rule Middle-earth, Sauron begins to wage terrible war upon them. On the island-kingdom of Númenor, the Men of the West become mighty, building great ships to increase their influence throughout Middle-earth. But as their power grows, the seed of their downfall is sown. Only by uniting in alliance with the Elves can they hope to overcome Sauron. Adhering to ""The Tale of Years" timeline in The Lord of the Rings, Brian Sibley assembles a new chronicle of Middle-earth, a tragic tale of pride, envy and downfall told substantially in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien from the various published texts originally edited by Christopher Tolkien, and illustrated with pencil drawings by Alan Lee.
J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien was a British author, philologist, and academic, best known for his high fantasy works, particularly "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. His writing style is characterized by intricate world-building, rich mythology, and complex languages. Tolkien's contributions to literature include popularizing the fantasy genre and inspiring generations of writers and readers with his epic tales of Middle-earth. His most famous work, "The Lord of the Rings," has had a lasting impact on the fantasy genre and remains a beloved classic in literature.