It's wild how 2021 is almost ending. 👀 Sharing some books I want to read in 2022. Very ambitious, considering the length of 3 of these. 😂
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The Fall of Gondolin | 
It's wild how 2021 is almost ending. 👀 Sharing some books I want to read in 2022. Very ambitious, considering the length of 3 of these. 😂
Today I got the new shiny version of 'The Fall of Gondolin' 🤗 I want to complete all books of the new edition the next time. #NewBook #FellowshipofTolkien #Newin
I loved The Children of Hurin, despite how tragic it is, so I anticipate having a similar reaction to The Fall of Gondolin.
#7Covers7Days #CoverLove #CoverCrush Day 4
@sammisho Want to join in by sharing 7 covers you love over 7 days without explanation?
When I read this letter from Tolkien, it broke my heart. He had no idea at the time of finishing LOTR‘s first draft what impact it would have on the world. In fact, he‘s apologetic about its more adult theme when compared to The Hobbit and doubted it would be well received.
Cozy and warm with a cup of coffee laced with Irish Cream. In listening to a lot of audio books I think I‘ve forgotten how important it is to connect with paper and ink again. “This uplifts the heart like the drinking of cool wine!” says Tuor of Gondolin.
I forgot to share my haul from a local library sale! I got all of these for only $8! The Fall of Gondolin is brand new and I practically fell all over myself when I saw it on a bottom shelf.
I had an interview at the library that day and afterward needed to decompress, so we stopped by the sale despite my not needing any new books. I am so glad I did!
Gotta love my brother who gave me these gifts; a Fallout 4 fob watch, a cap from Starship Troopers and of course, a book that really deserves to be a movie. I think I‘ve reached full geek mode!
Finally reading this book ❤️📖 #currentlyreading #middleearth #Christmasbreak
1. I was 103 feet underground in Ohio Caverns.
2. Nope
3. The rest of my week off work.
4. The black sweatpants that I'm wearing.
5. A wondrous, near mythical city falls to an evil horde after a few giant sized egos clash. Heroics and tragedies abound.
#HumpDayPost @MinDea
Heading out to the presentation.
Wish me good luck! 😣
#YearOfTolkien
Fellow travellers of the #YearOfTolkien l need your help!
I'm preparing the presentation of the ltalian edition of the Fall of Gondolin in my city. I'll present the genesis of the story first and l thought l remembered we read a poem that mentioned Earendil that was written at a very early stage. Am l mistaken? I thought it was in The Lays of Beleriand, but there's a poem about Gondolin there instead.
Heeeelp!!!!
Look what came today! Aren't they gorgeous?! 😍 I can't wait to sink into this Middle Earth deliciousness! 💕📚
So my presentation for the Fall of Gondolin has been schedule for the 18th November and l'm trying to wrap my head around the material.
Honestly... there's so much to say l don't even know where to start 😦😥
#YearOfTolkien
#TuorReadalong
@Riveted_Reader_Melissa @wordslinger42 @Daisey
1. My son and I when he came to work with me last Saturday.
2. The Fall of Gondolin
3. Work work work. Farmers and fried fish.
4. An article of clothing that is on my person.
5. "Take my love, take my land,
Take me where I cannot stand.
I don't care, I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me."
#HumpDayPost @MinDea
pickI loved this book, even though it's bittersweet that this is the last of the tales to be published. I think, overall, I've enjoyed reading this and The Children of Hurin even more than the History of Middle Earth (though both are great).
#TuorReadalong
pickI finished the last pages of this newest Tolkien book that compiles the various versions of the story of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin while enjoying the scent of Frostbeard‘s Inklings Candle. After reading some of the History of Middle-Earth, I recognized the individual pieces of the story, but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the evolution laid out in one book. Plus, the illustrations by Alan Lee are amazing.
#YearofTolkien #TuorReadalong
pickI can‘t say there is a lot new here if you‘ve already read The Histories of Middle Earth, but as always it‘s always a pleasure to read one story all condensed into one volume with all its versions and additions accompanied by the beautiful drawings of Alan Lee.
#YearOfTolkien
#TuorReadAlong
I finished the last version of the story tonight, and the writing in this section is just beautiful. The descriptions of Ulmo at the sea and Tuor finding the armor, as well as the descriptions of each of the gates of Gondolin are some of my favorite aspects of this version.
#YearofTolkien #TuorReadalong
“For heart that is pitiless counteth not the power that pity hath, of which stern anger may be forged and a lightning kindled before which mountains fall.”
#YearOfTolkien #TuorReadalong
This last part of the written story is so beautiful, so evocative. The setting really comes to light and l almost thought l was there.
But l also loved the way emotions come through. The Elves here all know each other and what they say in their calma way reveals a lot more than it is apparent.
Such a shame that Tolkien never went past this point.
#31BookPics
Honestly, l think that, popular as his major works are, Tolkien's less known work are crazily #underrated
#YearOfTolkien #TuorReadalong
Thanks so much to everyone that wished me a happy birthday today! I haven‘t had a chance to read through all the messages yet. First I‘m going to enjoy this hard cider and cookie with a few more pages of Tolkien. I‘m looking forward to reading the last version of Tudor‘s story. Also, I have to share the lovely bookish necklace from a friend!
#YearofTolkien #TuorReadalong
#YearOfTolkien #TuorReadalong
This central part is so utterly beautiful. The dialogue between Tuor and Ulmo is so powerful. All the passages about the sea are haunting, you can almost feel and hear the power of the waves.
And the sequence about the winter are so atmospheric.
This version is so beautiful. Christopher is right: it's extremely grievious that Tolkien never finished this story.
I finished another section tonight and am ready to start the last version tomorrow. The details that caught my attention tonight were not so much in the development of this story, but the parallels to other stories. These include the attack occurring on the night of a festival and the battle with a balrog on a high pinnacle.
#YearofTolkien #TuorReadalong
I'm so excited to finally get this book! Reading about Gondolin was always my favorite part of The Silmarillion. I'm happy to have a whole book dedicated the that story and it's development. Now to try and catch up with the #TuorReadalong .
#YearOfTolkien #TuorReadalong
This later versions of the story of Tuor's is so beautiful. There's se strength and a purpose that wasn't in the first version.
I'm really enjoying Tuor's relation with nature.
#YearOfTolkien #TuorReadalong
I don't know why l was so tried yesterday night, but l couldn't read a word from any of the books l'm reading.
Well, l inted to at least make a dent in the latest version of Tuor's story.
I‘m not going to get caught up yet since there is another book I want to try and finish today, but I did read a couple more short sections this morning.
I think having already read some of these separately in the History of Middle-Earth makes me more appreciative of the process than if I were just reading them collected together here for the first time.
#TuorReadalong #YearofTolkien
#YearOfTolkien #TuorReadalong
Although a summary of the story just like the previous chapter was, this extract from the Quenta Noldorinwa was so much more refined. Here we can see Tolkien giving thoughts to style and voice as well as the plot (which has not greatly changed from the previous version).
I'm always in awe of the Professor's ability to use words.
As always these Alan Lee drawings are excellent!
#YearOfTolkien
#TuorReadAlong
As always these Alan Lee drawings are excellent!
#YearOfTolkien
#TuorReadAlong
It took me some time tonight, but I finally caught up on this read-along! Phew, I was really far behind, good thing a bunch of those sections were very short.🧝♂️and as always, I wish that tiny Legolas section would get expanded on in one of these stories, I‘ll be interested to see if we get more when we get into The History of LOTR
#YearOfTolkien
#TuorReadAlong
I finally had some time today to sit down and finish “The Tale of the Fall of Gondolin.” The details of the battle in this version are amazing. I‘m also glad I have a physical copy of this book so that I can truly appreciate the illustrations by Alan Lee.
#YearofTolkien #TuorReadalong
#YearOfTolkien #TuorReadalong
I the Sketch of the Mythology Maeglin's story is Explorer more than any other element, so that he nearly shadows Tuor's position.
Maeglin is one of those character who was born for convenience and then became such interesting guy.
#YearOfTolkien #TuorReadalong
A very short fragment from the early stage of the creation of the story. Tuor's story was so different al the beginning
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The final section of the original al tale of Gondolin once egain surprises me for the tight action, the understanding of military movement and tactics and the touching personal moment.
Fantastic.
It is fall, guys! Today is so chilly l can barely stand it. And to think that last Sunday at the festival l didn't even wear my custome because it was really too hot...
#YearOfTolkien #TuorReadalong
Really liked this central part of the story with the focus on characters. And once again l wonder why readers have so many issues with Tolkien's female characters. Idril is clearly the smartest and most insightful of the bunch here.
#YearOfTolkien
Well, l'm starting to be decidedly behind with the #TuorReadalong but l hope to catch up during the weekend.
This first part of the story is so peculiar. So little action, so little interaction between characters, and still there's such an haunting quality to it.
I'm enjoying it.
I am SO excited for this readalong!! Everyone is welcome to join us 😄 #TuorReadalong #FallofGondolin #YearofTolkien
@JazzFeathers
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I'm a bit behind in the reading, what with the trip to the Tolkien festival during the weekend.
It was nice to reread this part of stories. The Oath of Feanor in verses is one of my favourite passages in the legendarium.
(At the festival, l saw the original illustration of the Battle of Alqualonde, up right)
My favorite way to start Saturday is with a book and breakfast, and for at least a year that has generally been a book by Tolkien. I know many of these passages will be ones I‘ve already read in other books, including much of this prologue, but I really enjoy this method of following a story through its subsequent versions.
Also, #BreakfastWithTolkien seems a perfect way to celebrate #HobbitDay.
#YearofTolkien #TuorReadalong #readandeat
