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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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    Entertainment Weekly praise

    Entertainment Weekly describes the book as “An essential historical reference for Middle-earth fans.”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 supplied description frames the tale around a conflict between Morgoth, whose forces are based in Angband, and Ulmo, a power set against him. It presents Gondolin through the larger struggle between these figures, while also placing the book within the history of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth fiction and Christopher Tolkien’s work editing his father’s manuscripts.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in epic fantasy and Middle-earth
  • Readers curious about the editorial history of Tolkien’s manuscripts

Themes

Conflict between good and evilPower and oppositionMiddle-earth mythology

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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"An essential historical reference for Middle-earth fans" (Entertainment Weekly), The Fall Of Gondolin is the final work of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth fiction, completing Christopher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 this legendary fantasy, 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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