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The Children of Húrin

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One of the three ‘Great Tales’ of the Elder Days, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Children of Húrin takes place in Middle-earth thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

The Children of Húrin is the first complete book by Tolkien since the 1977 publication of The Silmarillion. Six thousand years before the One Ring is destroyed, Middle-earth lies under the shadow of the Dark Lord Morgoth. The greatest warriors among elves and men have perished, and all is in darkness and despair. But a deadly new leader rises, Túrin, son of Húrin, and with his grim band of outlaws begins to turn the tide in the war for Middle-earth–awaiting the day he confronts his destiny and the deadly curse laid upon him.

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ISBN-13978034551884297805470860579780618894642
ISBN-10034551884505470860590618894640
PublisherDel ReyHoughton MifflinHoughton Mifflin
Publication Date2010-05-252008-10-142007
EditionReprintN/ALater prt.
Languageenenen
Pages313320313
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Weight lbs

“[A] superb addition to the Tolkien canon.” — Chicago Sun-Times

“A GEM . . . TOLKIEN’S LEGACY IS DEEPENED.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Years from now, when our present day is as remote from men and women (or cyborgs) as the events of the First Age were to the Council of Elrond, people may still tell tales out of Middle-earth. If so, The Children of Húrin will be one of them.” — Washington Post

J. R. R. Tolkien

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, known universally as J.R.R. Tolkien, was a definitive figure in 20th-century literature, molding the fantasy genre with his legendary Middle-Earth tales. Born in South Africa in 1892 and later relocating to England, Tolkien’s scholarly proficiency in languages led to a respected career in academia at Oxford University, where he specialized in English language and literature. However, it was his exceptional prowess as a writer and creator of intricate, richly detailed imaginary worlds that most indelibly marked his name in the annals of literary history.

Tolkien’s iconic works, most notably “The Hobbit” (1937) and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy (1954-1955), have captivated and inspired millions. These works, profoundly influenced by Tolkien’s linguistic proficiency, interest in mythology, and experiences in World War I, feature a meticulous construction of character, setting, and language. They burst with a rich tapestry of high fantasy populated by hobbits, elves, wizards, and dark lords, creating a mythical universe beloved by countless readers.

Despite passing away in 1973, Tolkien’s literary legacy endures. His timeless tales remain instrumental in shaping fantasy literature, influencing a multitude of authors in the genre. Immortalized in myriad adaptations, including blockbuster movies, his fantastical worlds continue to stir the imagination of enthusiasts all over the globe, making J.R.R. Tolkien a truly incomparable figure in the literary world.

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