The Silmarillion Section Page Counts (HarperCollins Edition)
Compare Silmarillion section pages 12 to 42 across 13 parts. Uses HarperCollins reprint pagination, from Ainulindale through Rings of Power Third Age summary.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainulindale Creation Creation hymn at 14. | 14 pages | Music of the Ainur | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Ainulindale pp. 3-16 |
| Valaquenta Powers Shortest block at 12. | 12 pages | Valar and Maiar list | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Valaquenta pp. 17-28 |
| Quenta Ch. 1-2 Beginning and Aule Cosmos start at 24. | 24 pages | Days and makers of world | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Quenta Ch. 1-2 pp. 29-52 |
| Quenta Ch. 3-5 Elves and Eldamar Long awakening at 38. | 38 pages | Elves wake and move west | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Quenta Ch. 3-5 pp. 53-90 |
| Quenta Ch. 6-9 Feanor to Flight Longest block at 42. | 42 pages | Silmarils made and Noldor leave | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Quenta Ch. 6-9 pp. 91-132 |
| Quenta Ch. 10-13 Sindar to Return Bridge years at 28. | 28 pages | Sindar, sun, men, return | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Quenta Ch. 10-13 pp. 133-160 |
| Quenta Ch. 14-15 Beleriand and Noldor Map section at 24. | 24 pages | Lands and Noldor rule | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Quenta Ch. 14-15 pp. 161-184 |
| Quenta Ch. 16-18 Maeglin Men and Ruin Doom rises at 28. | 28 pages | Maeglin, men, Fingolfin fall | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Quenta Ch. 16-18 pp. 185-212 |
| Quenta Ch. 19-20 Beren and Fifth Battle Great tale at 38. | 38 pages | Luthien quest and Nirnaeth | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Quenta Ch. 19-20 pp. 213-250 |
| Quenta Ch. 21-22 Turin and Doriath Tragic pair at 36. | 36 pages | Turin life and Doriath ruin | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Quenta Ch. 21-22 pp. 251-286 |
| Quenta Ch. 23-24 Gondolin and Earendil Closing war at 32. | 32 pages | Fall and voyage and war | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Quenta Ch. 23-24 pp. 287-318 |
| Akallabeth Numenor Second Age at 34. | 34 pages | Downfall of Numenor | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Akallabeth pp. 319-352 |
| Of the Rings of Power Third Age Bridge to LOTR at 26. | 26 pages | Rings and Third Age end | Tolkien The Silmarillion, HarperCollins 1999, Of the Rings of Power pp. 353-378 |
About this converter
The Silmarillion holds five main texts in the HarperCollins reprint of the 1977 Allen and Unwin first edition. Ainulindale starts on page 3 and Of the Rings of Power ends near page 378. Quenta Silmarillion forms the bulk with 24 chapters across pages 29 to 318. This table groups Quenta into nine blocks to keep the table readable. Ainulindale holds 14 pages and Valaquenta holds 12 pages. Akallabeth holds 34 pages and Rings of Power holds 26 pages. Quenta blocks range from 24 to 42 pages.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Quenta Ch. 6-9 against Valaquenta to see 42 against 12. All rows use Pages, so the unit stays fixed. Click any table row to load it as Entry A with amount 1.
Quenta groups follow chapter order from Of the Beginning of Days through Voyage of Earendil. Page ranges use the 1977 start pages retained in HarperCollins reprints. Counts equal next start minus current start for each block. The 1977 hardback and 1999 HarperCollins paperback share the same text block with small front matter shifts. Genealogies, pronunciation note, index and name elements start after page 379 and stay out.
FAQ
How many Quenta chapters are in The Silmarillion?
24 chapters, from Of the Beginning of Days to Voyage of Earendil.
Which grouped block is longest?
Quenta Ch. 6-9 at 42 pages, from Feanor to Flight of the Noldor.
How long are Akallabeth and Rings of Power?
Akallabeth 34 pages and Rings of Power 26 pages.
What pagination is used here?
Allen and Unwin 1977 starts retained in HarperCollins reprints, 3 to 378.
Sources
- Tolkien, J. R. R. The Silmarillion, Allen and Unwin 1977 first edition, contents start pages Ainulindale 3, Valaquenta 17, Quenta 29, Akallabeth 319, Rings 353
- HarperCollins UK The Silmarillion product page, J. R. R. Tolkien, reprint of 1977 text
- Tolkien Gateway Quenta Silmarillion chapter list, 24 chapters from Of the Beginning of Days to Voyage of Earendil
Last verified: 2026-10-07 · 13 entries
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