The fall of Gondolin /
Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973,
The fall of Gondolin / - First U.S. edition. - 302 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map (foldout), genealogical table ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-300).
Prologue -- The original tale -- The earliest text -- Turlin and the exiles of Gondolin -- The story told in the sketch of the mythology -- The story told in the Quenta Noldorinwa -- The last version -- The evolution of the story -- Conclusion.
"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"-- Evil Morgoth rules over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Ulmo, the Lord of Waters, opposes him. Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who rebelled against their rule and fled to Middle-earth. The story-- only ninety-five pages long-- is included with variant forms, essays and commentaries on Tolkien's work, and on the source material. -- adapted from jacket and perusal of book
9781328613042 1328613046
2018037911
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)--Fiction.
Elves--Fiction.
Imaginary places--Fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
PR6039.O32 / F354 2018
823/.912
The fall of Gondolin / - First U.S. edition. - 302 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map (foldout), genealogical table ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-300).
Prologue -- The original tale -- The earliest text -- Turlin and the exiles of Gondolin -- The story told in the sketch of the mythology -- The story told in the Quenta Noldorinwa -- The last version -- The evolution of the story -- Conclusion.
"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"-- Evil Morgoth rules over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Ulmo, the Lord of Waters, opposes him. Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who rebelled against their rule and fled to Middle-earth. The story-- only ninety-five pages long-- is included with variant forms, essays and commentaries on Tolkien's work, and on the source material. -- adapted from jacket and perusal of book
9781328613042 1328613046
2018037911
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)--Fiction.
Elves--Fiction.
Imaginary places--Fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
PR6039.O32 / F354 2018
823/.912