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WebOct 21, 2007 · Orcs and Goblins Within Tolkien's Writings. In Tolkien 's writings the earliest form of the "creatures" which lateron became Orcs, were the Úvanimor, only briefly described as monsters, giants, and ogres. They already appear in Tolkien 's earliest tales (cf. HoMeI) where Christopher Tolkien notes:
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