A legendary and mythic fantasy work by J. R. R. Tolkien that tells the ancient history of Middle-earth before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The book recounts the creation of the world, the rise of elves and dark powers, the forging of the Silmarils, and the great wars against Morgoth. Rich in mythology, tragedy, heroism, and world-building, it forms the foundation of Tolkien’s fantasy universe.