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The Silmarillion

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The Silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic stories written by J.R.R. Tolkien, set in the fictional world of Middle-earth.

Key Features

  • Richly detailed world-building
  • Complex characters and relationships
  • Immense scope covering creation myths, wars, and heroic deeds

Pros

  • Expands the lore of Middle-earth beyond The Lord of the Rings
  • Epic storytelling with intricate plotlines
  • Beautiful prose and language

Cons

  • Can be dense and challenging for some readers
  • Lacks the traditional narrative structure of a novel

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