The Fellowship of the Ring
The first part of an epic fantasy adventure
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:3rd Nov '97
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous quest to destroy the One Ring and thwart the Dark Lord Sauron's plans.
Continuing the journey that began in The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring marks the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s monumental saga, which has captivated readers for generations. This edition features a striking black cover designed by Tolkien himself, along with the definitive text and a detailed map of Middle-earth. As readers delve into this rich narrative, they are transported to a world filled with adventure, friendship, and peril.
At the heart of the story lies the Dark Lord Sauron, who has amassed the Rings of Power in his quest for dominion over Middle-earth. However, his ultimate goal hinges on the One Ring, which has unexpectedly come into the possession of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, young Frodo Baggins, Bilbo's cousin, is thrust into a monumental task as he inherits the Ring and the responsibility that comes with it.
Frodo embarks on a treacherous journey from the Shire, facing numerous challenges as he seeks to destroy the Ring in the Cracks of Doom. The narrative of The Fellowship of the Ring is an intricate tapestry of characters and events, blending elements of humor, heroism, and darkness. Tolkien’s imaginative world is meticulously crafted, making it a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.
‘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
- Runner-up for The BBC Big Read Top 100 2003
- Runner-up for The BBC Big Read Top 21 2003
- Short-listed for BBC Big Read Top 100 2003
ISBN: 9780261103573
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 28mm
Weight: 310g
448 pages