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Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1983 - Edited by Alan Bliss
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A rare and important scholarly work, Finn and Hengest: The Fragment and the Episode contains Tolkien’s deep analysis of two Old English texts. This first American edition from 1983, edited by Alan Bliss, was published by Houghton Mifflin. The book presents Tolkien’s extensive linguistic and historical research on the story of Finn and Hengest, two central figures in Anglo-Saxon history and literature.

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Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien – First American Edition, 1983


A Scholarly Work on Old English Literature by Tolkien



This is a first American edition (1983) of Finn and Hengest: The Fragment and the Episode, written by J.R.R. Tolkien and edited by Alan Bliss. The book collects Tolkien’s lectures and research on the Anglo-Saxon texts concerning Finn and Hengest, two historical and legendary figures who played a role in the early medieval history of England.



Key Features:
- First American edition, published in 1983 by Houghton Mifflin.
- Edited by Alan Bliss, a noted scholar in medieval studies.
- Hardcover binding in brown cloth with gold lettering on the spine.
- Includes Tolkien’s in-depth linguistic and historical analysis of the texts.
- Comes with the original dust jacket featuring the title in gold and white on a brown background.

Condition:
- The book is in excellent condition, with clean pages and a solid binding.
- The dust jacket is intact with minor signs of shelf wear.
- No markings, annotations, or damage beyond expected age-related wear.

This book is a vital resource for Tolkien scholars, medievalists, and collectors interested in Tolkien’s philological and historical research. It offers fascinating insight into the themes of migration, war, and oral tradition that Tolkien explored throughout his academic career.

A rare and valuable addition to any serious Tolkien collection.

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