The Fall of Gondolin Free Audiobook Download by J. R. R. Tolkien
The Fall of Gondolin tells the story of Turgon and Ecthelion, who are the last High King and Lord of Gondolin. They decide to send a part of their army to aid their kinsman's in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad against Morgoth. However, the battle is lost before they can reach them, so they retreat to avoid capture by Morgoth.
As the winter finally comes to an end, the people of Gondolin prepare for war. Soon the cruel Morgoth captures their city and all its people. Before this happens however, Tuor arrives in Gondolin's defense with a host of hobbits at his side.
The Fall of Gondolin is a novel written by J. R. R. Tolkien and was published in 1965. The audiobook narration was completed in 1969 by Samuel West and Timothy West, the sons of the author and author of many other well-known novels, respectively.
The Fall of Gondolin, narrated by 'Timothy West' and 'Samuel West', is a brilliant audiobook that tells the story of the first half of The Silmarillion. It's great for anyone who wants to learn more about Middle Earth and its history. Tolkien's writing style is easy to follow with his use of vivid imagery and interesting words.
The Fall of Gondolin is an epic narrative of the fall of the ancient city of Gondolin, and its people, as told through the eyes of Turgon. It serves as a foundation for much that follows in Tolkien's work, including most famously The Silmarillion.
Published Date | 2019-11-14 |
Duration | 8 hours 19 minutes |
Author | J. R. R. Tolkien |
Narrated | Timothy West, Samuel West |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Sagas, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy |