The Fall of Gondolin

Style and Technique

«The Fall of Gondolin» by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is one of the key works in the Middle-earth legendarium. Tolkien's style in this book is characterized by epic scope and rich, detailed language that creates a sense of antiquity and myth. The language of the work is filled with archaisms and complex syntactic constructions, which lend the text solemnity and grandeur. Literary techniques used by Tolkien include extensive descriptions of landscapes and architecture, which help create a vivid and tangible picture of the world. The narrative structure is based on the classic myth of the fall of a great city, emphasizing the tragedy and inevitability of events. Tolkien masterfully uses symbolism and allegories to convey themes of betrayal, heroism, and fate. An important element is also the attention to detail and historical depth, making the world of Gondolin rich and multilayered.