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The Children of Húrin

Deluxe Edition

By J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (Editor), Alan Lee (Illustrator)

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| Hardcover | 9780618904419

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The first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien in three decades -- since the publication of The Silmarillion in 1977 -- The Children of Hurin reunites fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, Eagles and Orcs. Presented for thContinue

The first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien in three decades -- since the publication of The Silmarillion in 1977 -- The Children of Hurin reunites fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, Eagles and Orcs. Presented for the first time as a complete, standalone story, this stirring narrative will appeal to casual fans and expert readers alike, returning them to the rich landscape and characters unique to Tolkien.

The Children of Hurin, begun in 1918, was one of three 'Great Tales' J.R.R. Tolkien worked on throughout his life, though he never realized his ambition to see it published. Though familiar to many fans from extracts and references within other Tolkien books, it has long been assumed that the story would forever remain an unfinished tale. Now reconstructed by Christopher Tolkien, painstakingly editing together the complete work from his father's many drafts, this book is the culmination of a tireless thirty-year endeavor by him to bring J.R.R.Tolkien's vast body of unpublished work to a wide audience.

Having drawn the distinctive maps for the original The Lord of the Rings more than 50 years ago, Christopher has also created a detailed new map for this book. In addition, it will include a jacket and color paintings by Alan Lee, illustrator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Centenary Edition and Academy Award-winning designer of the film trilogy.

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  • Shakespearean tragedy meets fantasy

    This is a very sad tale about a family's destruction. Everyone dies, which is disappointing since some of the characters were quite good. Unfortunately it is over dramatized with borrowed story lines from Shakespeare. The main character, Turin, didn't have much depth either. His bad temper, stubborn ... (continue)

    This is a very sad tale about a family's destruction. Everyone dies, which is disappointing since some of the characters were quite good. Unfortunately it is over dramatized with borrowed story lines from Shakespeare. The main character, Turin, didn't have much depth either. His bad temper, stubbornness, and rash decisions brought about his ruin so it was hard to feel sorry for him. It's entertaining, but don't expect anything ground breaking.

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    Moirne Stark said on Nov 29, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • Master of Doom by the Doom mastered!

    Read about a time of Legend when Beleriland was the main stage for the acts of the Children of Iluvatar, when the Valar talked to Elves and Men, when Melkor wile poisoned the souls and Ulmo wandered the seas... Watch Turin, from childhood to manhood, struggle against his family's Doom.

    From th ... (continue)

    Read about a time of Legend when Beleriland was the main stage for the acts of the Children of Iluvatar, when the Valar talked to Elves and Men, when Melkor wile poisoned the souls and Ulmo wandered the seas... Watch Turin, from childhood to manhood, struggle against his family's Doom.

    From the First Age, the most dramatic of the "long tales" finally in a continuous narrative!

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    Nonethousand said on Oct 14, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Christopher thought of pubblishing this one about my favourite character EVER on my thesis day since my thesis was on his father. I find it very nice of him. :D

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    Sourcreamandonions said on Jul 26, 2007 | Add your feedback

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