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The Fall of Gondolin

by J. R. R. Tolkien

A tale of opposing powers in Middle-earth

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  • Critical praise

    Entertainment Weekly praise: “an essential historical reference for Middle-earth fans”

    Entertainment Weekly describes the book as an essential historical reference for Middle-earth fans.

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A tale of opposing powers in Middle-earth

The Fall of Gondolin brings together two forces in Tolkien’s Middle-earth mythology: Morgoth, ruling from Angband through a vast military power, and Ulmo, described as second only to Manwë in might. The book presents their opposition through the tale named in its title. Its publication also carries an editorial dimension: the volume is described as part of Christopher Tolkien’s work curating his father’s manuscripts.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in Tolkien’s Middle-earth mythology and its powerful figures
  • Those exploring the editorial history of Tolkien’s manuscripts

Themes

Opposing powersMythic conflictMiddle-earth mythologyLiterary manuscript curation

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Book overview

"An essential historical reference for Middle-earth fans" (Entertainment Weekly), The Fall Of Gondolin is the final work of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth fiction, completing Christopher Tolkien's life-long achievement as the editor and curator of his father's manuscripts.

In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manw

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