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The fall of Gondolin by J R R Tolkien; Christopher Tolkien; Alan Lee; OverDrive, Inc is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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"An essential historical reference for Middle-earth fans" (Entertainment Weekly), The Fall Of Gondolin is the final work of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth fiction, completing Christopher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 Manwë, chief of the Valar. Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, beautiful but undiscoverable. It was built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who, when they dwelt in Valinor, the land of the gods, rebelled against their rule and fled to Middle-earth. Turgon King of Gondolin is hated and feared above all his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to discover the marvellously hidden city, while the gods in Valinor in heated debate largely refuse to intervene in support of Ulmo's desires and designs. Into this world comes Tuor, cousin of Túrin, the instrument of Ulmo's designs. Guided unseen by him Tuor sets out from the land of his bir

Who reads The fall of Gondolin?

Author

J R R Tolkien; Christopher Tolkien; Alan Lee; OverDrive, Inc

Publisher

HarperCollins

Published

2018

Language

EN

ISBN

9781328612991

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure

Rating

3 / 5 (1 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-24