Lord of the Rings Trilogy
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5W J.R.R. Tolkien, Harper Collins 2005.
Notes
The Lord of the Rings is a high-fantasy epic written by British author J.R.R. Tolkien, originally published in three volumes between 1954 and 1955. The series, which includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, follows the journey of a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins as he attempts to destroy the One Ring, a powerful artifact created by the Dark Lord Sauron to rule over Middle-earth. The story explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the battle between good and evil, all set in the richly detailed world of Middle-earth, populated by diverse races such as elves, dwarves, men, and orcs. The books are a continuation of Tolkien’s earlier work, The Hobbit (1937), though The Lord of the Rings presents a much darker, more complex narrative.
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was an English writer, philologist, and university professor, best known for creating the modern fantasy genre. He served as a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford University, where his academic work deeply influenced his writing, particularly his mastery of languages, mythology, and ancient texts. Tolkien's experiences in World War I, where he served in the trenches, also shaped much of his writing, including his portrayal of the horrors of war and the resilience of individuals. His creation of Middle-earth, complete with its own languages, history, and cultures, remains one of the most influential works in literature, inspiring countless authors and adaptations. Tolkien’s life and work have left an enduring legacy, and The Lord of the Rings continues to captivate readers and viewers around the world.
Description
Black cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spines. Original dust jackets. Two inch tear up from the lower right hand corner of The Fellowship of the Ring. Fold out colored images of leaves from the Book of Mazarbul and fold out map in The Fellowship of the Ring. Fold out map in the end of The Two Towers. Fold out map in The Return of the King. Small tear in the o-per edge of the dust wrapper of The Return of the King. Fine condition overall with minimal scuffing to the dust wrappers across the three books.
