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The Lord of the Rings
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This four volume, deluxe paperback boxed set contains J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks
THE HOBBIT and the three volumes of
THE LORD OF THE RINGS (THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING,
THE TWO TOWERS, and
THE RETURN OF THE KING) in their definitive text settings complete with maps and...
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The Hobbit
or There and Back Again
by J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)Written for Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when first published more than sixty years ago. Now recognized as a timeless classic with sales of more than 40 million copies worldwide, this introduction to...
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The Fellowship of the Ring
Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)The dark, fearsome Ringwraiths were searching for a hobbit. Frodo Baggins knew they were seeking him and the Ring he bore--the Ring of Power that would enable evil Sauron to destroy all that was good in Middle-earth. Now it was up to Frodo and...
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The Two Towers
Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)The Fellowship was scattered. Some were bracing hopelessly for war against the ancient evil of Sauron. Some were contending with the treachery of the wizard Saruman. Only Frodo and Sam were left to take the accursed Ring of Power to be...
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The Return of the King
Being the Third Part of The Lord of the Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)While the evil might of the Dark Lord Sauron swarmed out to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggled deep into Mordor, seat of Sauron's power. To defeat the Dark Lord, the accursed Ring of Power had to be destroyed in the fires of...
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- Gollum: Originally of a hobbit like species, gollum lived in a small country by the river. he spent his days exploring the riverbank and water. one day he dicovered a ring amongst the reeds. it was the "one ring to rule them all" that belonged to Sauron the Great. this ring changed him into a dark and evil being. he ate raw fish and lived in a dark cave under the mountains.
- Frodo Baggins: A hobbit of the Shire and the adopted heir of Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit.
- Samwise Gamgee: Frodo's gardener and one of his best friends. Goes with him through the entire adventure...and back again.
- Meriadoc Brandybuck: A young hobbit from the same village as the protagonist, Frodo.
- Peregrin Took: Pippin, as he is called, was the youngest of the four Hobbits featured in the stories, and also the clumsiest.
- Gandalf: A wizard who can perform with fireworks and is an old friend of Bilbo Baggins.
- Aragorn: A Ranger of the North who aids Frodo in his quest.
- Legolas: A woodland Elf from Mirkwood with amazing archery skills. Son of the Elven King, Thranduil, of Mirkwood from The Hobbit.
- Boromir: A man from Minas Tirith who is the son of the Steward of the kingdom and heir to the Stewardship. Pledges to protect Frodo as a part of the Nine Walkers (the Fellowship).
Quotes edit
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“Three Rings for the Elven-Kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-Lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne, In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.”
The Fiery Letters written on the Ring, in the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring.
First Sentence edit
In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in The Lord of the Rings. (standard series)
This book is in Middle-Earth. (universe)
This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
This book is in Children's Classics. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin
Country: England
Publication Date: 21 July 1954 and October 1955
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 1532
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin
Country: England
Publication Date: 21 July 1954 and October 1955
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 1532
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- Dewey: 813
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