The Children Of Hurin

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The Children of Hurin brings to life an epic tale from Tolkien’s world, restored from his original manuscripts into a seamless and standalone story. It invites fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to dive into a legendary era filled with Elves, dragons, Dwarves, and Orcs.

A gripping saga set long before The Lord of the Rings, revealing the tragic fate of Turin and Nienor under Morgoth’s dark shadow.

This story takes place in a time when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, reigns from his fortress of Angband in the North. The war he wages against the Elves casts a long shadow over the land, shaping the destinies of Turin and his sister Nienor. As the children of Hurin-who boldly defied Morgoth-they are cursed with a bitter hatred that drives their lives toward tragedy.

To ensure the curse’s fulfillment, Morgoth sends his most fearsome servant, Glaurung, a mighty dragon of fire without wings, to destroy them. The tale was begun by J. R. R. Tolkien at the end of the First World War and became a central story in his later Middle-earth writings. However, Tolkien never completed it himself.

Christopher Tolkien, after extensive study and careful restoration of his father’s manuscripts, has crafted this book into a clear and continuous narrative, preserving the original story without adding any editorial invention.

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