Which Tolkien novel features the character Túrin Turambar as its central hero?

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The Children of Húrin features Túrin Turambar as its central hero. Christopher Tolkien edited the book from his father’s writings, and it was published as a standalone novel in 2007.

The story follows Túrin, the son of Húrin, during the First Age of Tolkien’s mythology. It is a tragic tale shaped by the curse placed on Húrin’s family by Morgoth, the original Dark Lord. Túrin’s journey includes exile, warfare, mistaken identity, and the destruction of several important relationships.

The narrative is related to material in The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales, which is why the titles can be confused. The 2007 volume is not an entirely new story written by Christopher Tolkien; it is a reconstruction and presentation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s existing versions and notes, with editorial guidance and commentary.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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