The Lord of the Rings Series by J.R.R. Tolkien

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Introduction to The Lord of the Rings Series

J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” has captivated readers’ hearts and minds for decades. The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King are the three parts that make up the plot, which is set in the intricately detailed world of Middle-earth. This epic story is a masterpiece that examines themes of friendship, bravery, the conflict between good and evil, and the strength of hope in the face of insurmountable obstacles.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings” invites readers to go on a journey that examines the meaning of valor, the ties of friendship, and the eternal force of hope in the face of hardship through its timeless themes, colorful characters, and compelling storytelling. Since its first publication in 1954–55, Tolkien’s original, powerful fantasy, The Lord of the Rings, has accumulated fame, fans, and critical acclaim.

Tolkien created an imaginary world as distinct as Middle-earth, complete with its own geography, history, languages, and legends. And certainly no one has created characters as endearing as Tolkien’s large-hearted, hairy-footed hobbits. The hobbits and their fellow creatures of Middle Earth—wizards, men, elves, ents, dwarfs, orcs, trolls, wargs, the Nazgûl, and others—continue to seize the imaginations of readers of every age.

Tolkien’s richly complex series ushered in a new age of epic adventure storytelling. A philologist and illustrator who took inspiration from his work, Tolkien invented the modern heroic quest novel from the ground up, creating not just a world, but a domain, not just a lexicon, but a language, that would spawn countless imitators and lead to the inception of the epic fantasy genre. Today, THE LORD OF THE RINGS is considered “the most influential fantasy novel ever written.”

J.R.R. Tolkien’s sophisticated storytelling, meticulous world-building, and profound themes bring his vividly conceived world to life. Middle-earth’s languages, civilizations, histories, and mythology add to its richness and authenticity. In addition to providing entertainment, “The Lord of the Rings” encourages readers to consider the complexity of morality, acts of bravery, and the conflict between light and darkness that exists inside the human soul.

Eventually, “The Lord of the Rings” is a captivating epic saga that has irrevocably influenced literature and popular culture. J.R.R. Tolkien’s trilogy invites readers to go on a trip that examines the meaning of valor, the ties of friendship, and the eternal force of hope in the face of hardship through its timeless themes, colorful characters, and compelling storytelling.

“One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, one ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.” — Gandalf, The Fellowship of the Ring.

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About The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set

J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings ((The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King)

This Lord of the Rings boxed set includes:

• THE HOBBIT
• THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
• THE TWO TOWERS
• THE RETURN OF THE KING

When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old, these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, have sold more than 150 million copies around the world.

This new boxed set offers readers a new opportunity to discover Tolkien’s remarkable world of Middle-earth and to follow the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits’ part in the epic quest for the Ring, beginning with Bilbo’s fateful visit from Gandalf and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom and Bilbo’s departure to the Grey Havens.

In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. 

The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the dwarf; Legolas the elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider. Tolkien’s three volume masterpiece is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale—a story of high and heroic adventure set in the unforgettable landscape of Middle-earth.

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