The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien (Middle-earth)

J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion. The main body comprises chapter titles outlining the narrative's progression through the First Age of Middle-earth, focusing on the Elves' conflicts with Morgoth. The appendices offer supplementary material, including pronunciation guides, indexes, and genealogical tables to aid readers' understanding of this complex mythology. The excerpt also contains passages detailing the creation myth and the roles of the Valar, the history of the Elves and Men, and the downfall of Númenor.