
J.R.R. Tolkien’s standalone novels relating to Middle-earth, such as The Children of Húrin and The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun, explore the deep mythology and tragic tales of his fantasy world. The Children of Húrin recounts the dark, sorrowful fate of Túrin and his sister Niënor, cursed by Morgoth. The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun is a lesser-known poetic work blending Celtic influences with Tolkien’s style, focusing on themes of love, loss, and dark magic. These standalone works showcase Tolkien’s storytelling depth and world-building.
List of Standalone Books
The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun | 1945 | |
Farmer Giles of Ham | 1949 | |
Drawings by Tolkien | 1976 | |
Roverandom | 1998 | |
The Children of Húrin | 2007 | |
The Legend of Sigurd & Gudrún | 2009 | |
The Story of Kullervo | 2015 | |
The Lost Manuscript | 2016 | |
Beren and Lúthien | 2017 |