The last of the "Lost Tales" of Middle-earth...The last work of the great John Ronald Ruel Tolkien. A book whose manuscript was prepared for publication and edited by Tolkien's son Christopher. The story of King Hurin and his son, the cursed hero Turin Turambar, whose lot was to bring destruction to all , whom he will love. The history of the dark days of the elven kingdoms of Middle-earth, one after another falling under the onslaught of the forces of the Dark Lord Morgoth... The story of Turin's best friend - the elven warrior Beleg Cuthalion - and his sister Nienor... The story of a great feat and great sorrow.