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Yes, the events in The Silmarillion are set before the events in The Hobbit.
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Should you read the Silmarillion first before diving into other works by J.R.R. Tolkien?
It is not necessary to read the Silmarillion before diving into other works by J.R.R. Tolkien, such as The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings. The Silmarillion provides background information and history of Middle-earth, but it can be challenging to read due to its complex narrative style. It is recommended to start with The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings first before tackling the Silmarillion.
What is a prequel of The Lord of the Rings?
The Hobbit, The Silmarillion
Should I read The Silmarillion first before diving into other works by J.R.R. Tolkien?
It is not necessary to read The Silmarillion before diving into other works by J.R.R. Tolkien, such as The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings. The Silmarillion is a complex and dense book that delves into the mythology and history of Tolkien's world, so it may be more enjoyable to read after becoming familiar with his more popular works.
What movie should you watch first The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings?
The Hobbit, but really, you should read the silmarillion. It explains the whole Lord of the Rings Lore. but the hobbit, then the lord of the rings; Although, not all of the films for the Hobbit have come out
Are there any encyclopedia books for The Lord of the Rings?
The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth: From the Hobbit to the Silmarillion published in 1985
What is the name of the Tolkien book that features characters from Lord of the Rings and was published before the trilogy?
The Silmarillion, most of the History of Middle Earth and The Children of Húrin fall before The Hobbit in the timeline of Middle Earth.
Which series of books J.R.R Tolkien famous for written?
It would be the books about Middle Earth. They include The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion.
Do you have to watch Lord of the Rings before The Hobbit?
No, not at all. The Hobbit (even though it came out after Lord of The Rings) is a companion novel to the Lord of the Rings, they occur in the same universe, although The Hobbit predates the events of LOTR.
Which writer created the characters Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf?
British author Prof. J.R.R. Tolkien, of Oxford. A brilliant writer, he authored The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and a vast collection of works he did not complete before his passing.
What story would you be reading if you came across characters such as hobbit elves Gandalf the wizard and gollum?
There is more than one aswer. 'The Hobbit', 'The Silmarillion', and 'The Lord of the Rings' are three. There are other works that mention them - 'Unfinished Tales' is one - but these are the main ones.
What are Tolkien bad guys?
Some evil characters in LOTR are Sauron, Saruman, and their followers. In the Hobbit, it is mainly Smaug and other, lesser evil characters. In the Silmarillion, it is Morgoth.
What was the name of the fourth book of Lord of the Rings?
There was not a fourth book it was only a trilogy. Although there have been many other woks concerning Middle Earth such as The Hobbit and the Silmarillion.
