--- product_id: 247789089 title: "The Nature Of Middle-Earth: A Journey Through J.R.R. Tolkien’s Unpublished Writings on the Stories and History of Middle-Earth" price: "168.77 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/247789089-the-nature-of-middle-earth-a-journey-through-j-r store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Nature Of Middle-Earth: A Journey Through J.R.R. Tolkien’s Unpublished Writings on the Stories and History of Middle-Earth **Price:** 168.77 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Nature Of Middle-Earth: A Journey Through J.R.R. Tolkien’s Unpublished Writings on the Stories and History of Middle-Earth - **How much does it cost?** 168.77 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/247789089-the-nature-of-middle-earth-a-journey-through-j-r) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The paperback edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s final writings on the lands, inhabitants, and metaphysics of Middle-earth, perfect for those who have read and enjoyed The Silmarillion , The Lord of the Rings , Unfinished Tales , and The History of Middle-earth , and want to learn more about Tolkien’s magnificent world. It is well known that J.R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings in 1954–5. What may be less known is that he continued to write about Middle-earth in the decades that followed, right up until the years before his death in 1973. For him, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in The Nature of Middle-earth reveal the journeys that he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. This collection of Tolkien lore explores everything from sweeping themes as profound as Elvish immortality and reincarnation, and the Powers of the Valar, to the more earthbound subjects of the lands and beasts of Númenor, the geography of the Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor, and even who had beards! This new collection—edited by Carl F. Hostetter, one of the world’s leading Tolkien experts—is a veritable treasure-trove for any devoted Tolkien fan, offering readers a chance to peer over Professor Tolkien’s shoulder at the very moment of discovery: and on every page, Middle-earth is once again brought to extraordinary life. Review: Walk Around Middle Earth! - I have really enjoyed this book, it has given me a lot of insight into the thought process of J.R.R Tolkien and how Middle Earth all connects. It is an amazing read and I never get bored with it. The book came in great shape from the seller, no problems with it. Will definitely order from seller again in the future. Review: For Tolkien Fanatics, the Most Substantive New Release in Some Time, and Maybe the Last - Editor Carl Hostetter attractively arranges previously unpublished (or published only in snippets in journals and the like) writings by Tolkien on Middle-earth. These are arranged in three categories- Part One: Time and Ageing Part Two: Body, Mind and Spirit Part Three: The World, Its Lands, and Its Inhabitants Also included are two appendices, one of which covers the metaphysics and theology that would have formed Tolkien's underlying worldview as he wrote his legendarium. For those readers who might be unfamiliar with Catholic metaphysics or have difficulty in understanding what Tolkien meant when he called The Lord of the Rings a "fundamentally religious and Catholic work," Hostetter's work here should be quite insightful. Hostetter reveals at the outset in his introduction that some of what's included here is material that Christopher Tolkien was forced to cut for space in the twelve-volume The History of Middle-Earth. Now, there are different levels of Tolkien fans. If reading twelve volumes that include multiple drafts, rewrites, dead ends, and Tolkien's own analysis on the minutiae of his own legendarium does not sound like a good time to you, then the chances are very good that you won't enjoy stuff that was cut out of that! But for other fans who crave every last drop of insight Tolkien ever wrote down on Middle-Earth, including tiny, pedantic details that most writers wouldn't even dream of covering, then this book is a must-have and the best "new" Tolkien book in quite some time. I've also gathered that, outside various unpublished letters, this may be just about the last of it. This book contains details on how Tolkien thought of Middle-Earth, some of which may change and enrich the way I read The Lord of the Rings or The Silmarillion. After so long, for the Tolkien fanatics out there, what a gift that is! The reader might be surprised to know what exactly Tolkien thought about how elves aged (and he thought about it a lot), or which characters had beards. The Nature of Middle-Earth is suited for a very specific sort of fan, but for that fan this book is guaranteed to become a regular reference. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #38,736 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,298 in Classic Literature & Fiction #1,373 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Books) #2,368 in Epic Fantasy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,037 Reviews | ## Images ![The Nature Of Middle-Earth: A Journey Through J.R.R. Tolkien’s Unpublished Writings on the Stories and History of Middle-Earth - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rvRaLZ3FL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Walk Around Middle Earth! *by C***S on December 17, 2025* I have really enjoyed this book, it has given me a lot of insight into the thought process of J.R.R Tolkien and how Middle Earth all connects. It is an amazing read and I never get bored with it. The book came in great shape from the seller, no problems with it. Will definitely order from seller again in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For Tolkien Fanatics, the Most Substantive New Release in Some Time, and Maybe the Last *by N***R on September 4, 2021* Editor Carl Hostetter attractively arranges previously unpublished (or published only in snippets in journals and the like) writings by Tolkien on Middle-earth. These are arranged in three categories- Part One: Time and Ageing Part Two: Body, Mind and Spirit Part Three: The World, Its Lands, and Its Inhabitants Also included are two appendices, one of which covers the metaphysics and theology that would have formed Tolkien's underlying worldview as he wrote his legendarium. For those readers who might be unfamiliar with Catholic metaphysics or have difficulty in understanding what Tolkien meant when he called The Lord of the Rings a "fundamentally religious and Catholic work," Hostetter's work here should be quite insightful. Hostetter reveals at the outset in his introduction that some of what's included here is material that Christopher Tolkien was forced to cut for space in the twelve-volume The History of Middle-Earth. Now, there are different levels of Tolkien fans. If reading twelve volumes that include multiple drafts, rewrites, dead ends, and Tolkien's own analysis on the minutiae of his own legendarium does not sound like a good time to you, then the chances are very good that you won't enjoy stuff that was cut out of that! But for other fans who crave every last drop of insight Tolkien ever wrote down on Middle-Earth, including tiny, pedantic details that most writers wouldn't even dream of covering, then this book is a must-have and the best "new" Tolkien book in quite some time. I've also gathered that, outside various unpublished letters, this may be just about the last of it. This book contains details on how Tolkien thought of Middle-Earth, some of which may change and enrich the way I read The Lord of the Rings or The Silmarillion. After so long, for the Tolkien fanatics out there, what a gift that is! The reader might be surprised to know what exactly Tolkien thought about how elves aged (and he thought about it a lot), or which characters had beards. The Nature of Middle-Earth is suited for a very specific sort of fan, but for that fan this book is guaranteed to become a regular reference. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome *by E***E on January 31, 2026* I’m very happy with this purchase! The product arrived as described, works well, and feels like good quality for the price. It’s easy to use, practical, and has met my expectations so far. Shipping was fast and packaging was secure, which I appreciated. 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