The Fall of Gondolin — Ukrainian Hobbit / Tolkien Legendarium

The Fall of Gondolin (Загибель Ґондоліна) is one of Tolkien’s great mythic stories from the First Age of Middle‑earth, here presented in a beautifully produced Ukrainian edition by Astrolabia. Edited and annotated by Christopher Tolkien, this edition retains the narrative’s grandeur while giving Ukrainian readers access to the legendary city’s tragic fate.

In the annals of Middle-earth lore, Gondolin was the last stronghold of the elves, hidden in valleys behind mighty walls. But as Morgoth's forces grow in power, the city’s isolation and faith in unassailability become its greatest weakness. In this richly illustrated edition (approx. 240 pages, hardcover, ~175×245 mm), the fall is retold with sweeping narratives of heroism, betrayal, and fate. 

Tolkien fans will appreciate the linguistic integrity, the mythic resonance, and the visual enhancements that bring battle scenes and city vistas to life. For Ukrainian readers, this edition is a bridge into Tolkien’s foundational sagas, complementary to Beren and Luthien and The Children of Húrin. It is ideal for collectors, scholars, and lovers of high fantasy who wish to experience Tolkien’s legendarium through the lens of Ukrainian translation and craftsmanship.