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Tolkien's narratives don’t merely gesture towards the past; they incorporate vivid recollections of events such as the fall of Gondolin, a critical event in the histories of the elves, elicited by the presence of characters like Glorfindel. This intertwining of lives through the ages creates a revival of historical nostalgia, as can be seen when Gimli sings a song about his ancestor Durin during a harrowing journey.