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The Fellowship of the Ring

The first part of an epic fantasy adventure

J R R Tolkien author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:16th Apr '20

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A young hobbit embarks on a dangerous quest to destroy a powerful Ring, facing dark forces and forming a fellowship along the way in The Fellowship of the Ring.

In The Fellowship of the Ring, J. R. R. Tolkien introduces readers to a serene village in the Shire, where a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins is faced with an extraordinary challenge. Entrusted with the One Ring, Frodo must embark on a perilous journey across the vast and treacherous lands of Middle-earth. His mission is to reach the Cracks of Doom, the only place where the Ring can be destroyed, thus thwarting the Dark Lord Sauron's sinister plans for domination.

As Frodo sets forth, he is joined by a diverse group of companions, forming the Fellowship of the Ring. This band of heroes includes humans, elves, dwarves, and other hobbits, each bringing their unique skills and strengths to the quest. Together, they encounter various trials and tribulations, from fierce battles to the temptations of the Ring itself. The journey tests their loyalty, courage, and resolve, as they navigate through enchanted forests, dark caverns, and the looming threat of Sauron's forces.

Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring is not just a tale of adventure; it is also a profound exploration of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a richly imagined world that continues to resonate with themes of hope and perseverance. This captivating beginning sets the stage for the epic saga that follows in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.

‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times

‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman

‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard

‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’ Sunday Telegraph

‘Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron.’ C.S. Lewis

ISBN: 9780008376062

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 29mm

Weight: 310g

448 pages