Beren and Lúthien

Summary

«Beren and Lúthien» is a tale of love between the mortal man Beren and the immortal elf-maiden Lúthien, set in the legendary world of Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Beren, son of Barahir, falls in love with Lúthien, the daughter of King Thingol and Melian, and seeks her hand in marriage. Thingol sets a seemingly impossible condition: Beren must retrieve a Silmaril from the crown of Morgoth, the dark lord. Beren and Lúthien embark on a perilous journey to fulfill this quest. Throughout their adventures, they face numerous dangers, including an encounter with Sauron and infiltrating the fortress of Angband. Thanks to Lúthien's bravery and magical abilities, they succeed in obtaining the Silmaril, but Beren dies. Grieving his death, Lúthien appeals to the Valar and manages to bring Beren back to life, at the cost of her own immortality. Ultimately, they live together as mortals, and their story becomes a legend in the world of Middle-earth.