Lord of the Rings | Burlington Public Library System

1) The hobbit, or, There and back again

Author

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973

Volume

.5

Earliest Publication Date

1988

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Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.

2) The Fellowship of the Ring, 1: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings

Author

Tolkien, J.R.R

Volume

1

Earliest Publication Date

1987

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The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien's three-volume epic, is set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth - home to many strange beings, and most notably hobbits, a peace-loving little people, cheerful and shy. Since its original British publication in 1954-55, the saga has entranced readers of all ages. It is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale. Critic Michael Straight has hailed it as one of the very few works of genius in recent literature....

3) The Two towers: being the second part of The lord of the rings

Author

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973

Volume

2

Earliest Publication Date

1990

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The second volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, now featuring film art on the cover. Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force....

4) The return of the king

Author

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973

Volume

3

Earliest Publication Date

1990

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As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and takes part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by Orcs, escape into Fangorn Forest and there encounter the Ents. Gandalf has miraculously returned and defeated...

5) The Lord of the Rings

Author

Tolkien, J. R. R

Earliest Publication Date

2012

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Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with J.R.R. Tolkien's classic epic fantasy masterpieces behind the films...

This special 50th anniversary edition includes three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King), along with an extensive new index—a must-own tome for old and new Tolkien readers alike.

One Ring to rule them all, One

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