What is the name of J.R.R. Tolkien’s posthumous novel about Túrin Turambar, published in 2007?

The Children of Húrin is J.R.R. Tolkien’s posthumous novel about Túrin Turambar, published in 2007.

Christopher Tolkien edited the book from versions of his father’s writings and prepared it for publication. It presents a substantially continuous narrative from Tolkien’s First Age mythology, focusing on Túrin and his sister Niënor, the children of Húrin.

The story is set in Beleriand during the wars against Morgoth. A curse placed on Húrin’s family shapes the tragic lives of his children. Túrin becomes a warrior and leader under several names, while the dragon Glaurung plays a crucial role in the story’s devastating events.

The book is distinct from The Silmarillion, which was published in 1977, and from shorter or differently structured versions of the same legend. Christopher Tolkien had previously included portions of the tale in other collections, but The Children of Húrin presented the material as a standalone narrative. Its publication date and editorial history make it a modern posthumous Tolkien book.