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Tarlondeion Of Gondolin · 02-28-2002, 02:28 PM

What should I read after the Silmarillion I've read LOTR the Hobbit and am half way through the Silm what next?

Maeglin · 02-28-2002, 02:42 PM

How about the books of Lost tales?

Or read my books [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]! Only 149 dollars each!
Just, kidding...
They suck anyway. My first one is "A halflings confestment". well, never mind...

But read the books of Lost tales. Im reading the 1th right now.

Kuruharan · 02-28-2002, 03:04 PM

Actually, I would personally suggest reading the Unfinished Tales before the Lost Tales, but that may be a personal preferance on my part.

Maeglin · 02-28-2002, 03:12 PM

Oki, Oki. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
I just cant find my self a copy of unfinished tales so that was my only suggestion for the time being.

[ February 28, 2002: Message edited by: Maeglin ]

***Mithadan*** · 02-28-2002, 03:44 PM

Read Unfinished Tales before you embark upon the History of Middle Earth also known as HoME(of which Lost Tales is a part). HoME is not for everybody and the degree in which you'll enjoy it depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for another LoTR, HoME isn't it. If you only want poetry, linguistics, "history" or philosophy only parts of HoME are needed. If you are trying to gain a greater overall understanding of Tolkien and his works, the whole 12 volumes is a must.

Thingol · 02-28-2002, 03:53 PM

Mithadan is right, HoME is a tough (but enjoyable) read. Especially if you are going to read all the annotations and footnotes. I read the Unfinished Tales, then the Silmarillion, and then the Letters of Tolkien before I started on the History of Middle Earth. I'm currently in the middle of The Book of Lost Tales Part 2, which is the second book in the History of Middle Earth series.

[ February 28, 2002: Message edited by: Thingol ]

Aralaithiel · 02-28-2002, 05:23 PM

I'm part of the Unfinished Tales first group! It is very good, and it "completes" the stories of LotR and The Silmarillion. Now to embark on Lost Tales I! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

02-28-2002, 05:31 PM

I say Unfinished Tales, for it finishes the tales that were unfinished...if you know what i mean [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

To be honest, I fell in love with it because of the part describing the Gates of Gondolin...

Mat_Heathertoes · 02-28-2002, 07:55 PM

Definitely recommend the Unfinished Tales. HoME 1-12 contains much of Tolkiens work in very rudimentary form You need to be able to sift through and see past mistakes in nomenclature, geography, chronology and the like. Having said that Morgoths Ring and the Shaping of Middle Earth contain some little gems of info.

02-28-2002, 02:28 PM	#1
Tarlondeion Of Gondolin Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Gondolin the fair Posts: 94	After The Silm What should I read after the Silmarillion I've read LOTR the Hobbit and am half way through the Silm what next?

02-28-2002, 02:42 PM	#2
Maeglin Wight Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nan Elmoth Posts: 136	How about the books of Lost tales? Or read my books [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]! Only 149 dollars each! Just, kidding... They suck anyway. My first one is "A halflings confestment". well, never mind... But read the books of Lost tales. Im reading the 1th right now. __________________ The fool speaks of what he knows. The wise knows what he speaks of.

02-28-2002, 03:04 PM	#3
Kuruharan Regal Dwarven Shade Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A Remote Dwarven Hold Posts: 3,593	Actually, I would personally suggest reading the Unfinished Tales before the Lost Tales, but that may be a personal preferance on my part. __________________ ...finding a path that cannot be found, walking a road that cannot be seen, climbing a ladder that was never placed, or reading a paragraph that has no...

02-28-2002, 03:12 PM	#4
Maeglin Wight Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nan Elmoth Posts: 136	Oki, Oki. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] I just cant find my self a copy of unfinished tales so that was my only suggestion for the time being. [ February 28, 2002: Message edited by: Maeglin ] __________________ The fool speaks of what he knows. The wise knows what he speaks of.

02-28-2002, 03:44 PM	#5
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,385	Read Unfinished Tales before you embark upon the History of Middle Earth also known as HoME(of which Lost Tales is a part). HoME is not for everybody and the degree in which you'll enjoy it depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for another LoTR, HoME isn't it. If you only want poetry, linguistics, "history" or philosophy only parts of HoME are needed. If you are trying to gain a greater overall understanding of Tolkien and his works, the whole 12 volumes is a must. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

02-28-2002, 03:53 PM	#6
Thingol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 259	Mithadan is right, HoME is a tough (but enjoyable) read. Especially if you are going to read all the annotations and footnotes. I read the Unfinished Tales, then the Silmarillion, and then the Letters of Tolkien before I started on the History of Middle Earth. I'm currently in the middle of The Book of Lost Tales Part 2, which is the second book in the History of Middle Earth series. [ February 28, 2002: Message edited by: Thingol ] __________________ Yet the lies that Melkor, the mighty and accursed, Morgoth Bauglir, the Power of Terror and of Hate, sowed in the hearts of Elves and Men are a seed that does not die and cannot be destroyed; and ever and anon it sprouts anew, and will bear dark fruit even unto the latest days.

02-28-2002, 05:23 PM	#7
Aralaithiel Ghost Eldaran Queen Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A remote mountain in Valinor Posts: 353	I'm part of the Unfinished Tales first group! It is very good, and it "completes" the stories of LotR and The Silmarillion. Now to embark on Lost Tales I! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ A lelyat, wen! (Quenya Elvish for "You go, girl!"

02-28-2002, 05:31 PM	#8
lahtalion Guest Posts: n/a	I say Unfinished Tales, for it finishes the tales that were unfinished...if you know what i mean [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] To be honest, I fell in love with it because of the part describing the Gates of Gondolin...

02-28-2002, 07:55 PM	#9
Mat_Heathertoes Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: A Broom cupboard in Utumno Posts: 185	Definitely recommend the Unfinished Tales. HoME 1-12 contains much of Tolkiens work in very rudimentary form You need to be able to sift through and see past mistakes in nomenclature, geography, chronology and the like. Having said that Morgoths Ring and the Shaping of Middle Earth contain some little gems of info. __________________ Give me fish now, and keep nassty chips!