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The Lord of the Rings

A high-fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien published in three volumes by George Allen & Unwin between 1954 and 1955. One of the best-selling novels of the 20th century with over 150 million copies sold.

Author J.R.R. Tolkien First published 1954
Volumes
Volume 1
The Fellowship of the Ring

Frodo inherits the One Ring from Bilbo and learns its true nature from Gandalf. The Fellowship is formed in Rivendell and sets out...

1954J.R.R. Tolkien
1954
Volume 2
The Two Towers

Split into two books: the first follows Aragorn's company and the war in Rohan; the second follows Frodo and Sam's journey through...

1954J.R.R. Tolkien
1954
Volume 3
The Return of the King

The third volume concludes the War of the Ring. Frodo and Sam reach Mount Doom while the free peoples of Middle-earth fight at the...

1955J.R.R. Tolkien
1955
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