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Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1982 - Edited by Alan Bliss
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A significant scholarly work by J.R.R. Tolkien, Finn and Hengest: The Fragment and the Episode, edited by Alan Bliss, was first published in 1982 by George Allen & Unwin. This book presents Tolkien’s insightful analysis of the Finnsburg Fragment and its role in Anglo-Saxon history and literature. A foundational text for Tolkien scholars and medievalists alike.

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Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien – First Edition, 1982


An Essential Scholarly Work on Old English Literature



This is a first edition (1982) of Finn and Hengest: The Fragment and the Episode, written by J.R.R. Tolkien and edited by Alan Bliss. It offers an extensive philological and historical analysis of the Finnsburg Fragment, a crucial Old English text that provides insight into early medieval culture and Germanic heroic tradition.



Key Features:
- First edition, 1982, published by George Allen & Unwin.
- Edited by Alan Bliss, based on Tolkien’s lectures and unpublished work.
- Hardcover with brown cloth binding and gold lettering on the spine.
- Original dust jacket, protected in a Brodart cover.
- Contains Tolkien’s detailed commentary and textual analysis of the Finnsburg Fragment.

Condition:
- The book is in excellent condition, with clean, bright pages and a solid binding.
- Dust jacket is intact, showing minimal signs of wear.
- No markings, annotations, or damage beyond slight shelf wear.

This is an important work in Tolkien's academic legacy, offering an in-depth look at his expertise in Old English and medieval studies. A must-have for collectors, scholars, and Tolkien enthusiasts.

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