The Lord of the Rings

Three-volume paperback boxed set of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece, packaged in the classic black covers designed by Tolkien himself. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power -- the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring -- the ring that rules them all -- which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Since it was first published in 1954, 'The Lord of the Rings' has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike.

'Extraordinarily imaginative, and wholly exciting.' The Times 'The story itself is superb.' Observer 'A most remarkable feat.' Guardian 'An astonishing imaginative tour de force.' Daily Telegraph 'Tolkien was a storyteller of genius.' Literary Review 'Amongst the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.' Sunday Telegraph

The Lord of the Rings was and still is a groundbreaking novel which sets the template for much fantasy. The archetypal battle between good and evil is as relevant today (probably more so) as it was then. In a world of crisis it is a great book to escape into time and time again knowing that good wins. It is easy to believe that Tolkien's world really exists. His decriptive language allows your imagination to vivdly see the landscape of Middle Earth as clearly as you view our world with our eyes. The characters are well written and many become like close friends as you almost feel their every emotion. Despair, hate, loss, futilty, agony, greed are overcome by hope, love, friendship and an overarching companionship, which enables the 'Fellowship' to attain their goal of destroying the 'One Ring' and enabling their world to once again live without fear and evil hanging over them.
The gamut of emotions, the fabulous description and the well envisioned world make this one of the greatest all time reads. - Frances Sinclair



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