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The Two Towers

The continuing journey of Frodo and the Companions of the Ring

J R R Tolkien author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:3rd Nov '97

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In The Two Towers, Frodo and Sam continue their perilous journey to destroy the Ring, facing dangers and dark forces along the way.

Building on the narrative established in The Hobbit, The Two Towers is the second installment of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features a striking black cover designed by Tolkien himself, presenting the definitive text along with a detailed map of Middle-earth. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in the rich world of fantasy that has captivated generations.

As the story unfolds, Frodo Baggins and the Companions of the Ring face increasing peril in their quest to destroy the Ruling Ring, which threatens to fall into the hands of the Dark Lord. The loss of Gandalf in the Mines of Moria weighs heavily on the group, and tensions rise as Boromir, tempted by the Ring's power, attempts to seize it from Frodo. In the chaos, Frodo and Sam manage to escape, but their companions are left to face the Orcs alone.

The journey continues down the great River Anduin, where Frodo and Sam find themselves isolated yet again. However, they are not entirely alone; a mysterious figure shadows their every move, adding an element of suspense to their already daunting quest. The Two Towers intricately weaves themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle against darkness, making it a timeless addition to the fantasy genre.

‘An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some of them magnificent, in a region where everything is invented, forest, moor, river, wilderness, town and the races which inhabit them.’
The Observer

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

‘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

  • 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: 9780261103580

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 23mm

Weight: 250g

352 pages