The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol. Edition

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Middle-earth with J.R.R. Tolkien's classic masterpieces that have inspired the beloved films. This special 50th anniversary edition includes the 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, making it a must-own tome for both old and new Tolkien readers.

In ancient times, the Elven-smiths crafted the Rings of Power, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, imbuing it with his own power to rule over all others. Yet, the One Ring was taken from him, and though he searched for it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. Chance would have it that the Ring fell into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins.

From Sauron's stronghold in the Dark Tower of Mordor, his power spread far and wide. He gathered all the Great Rings to him, but he constantly sought the One Ring that would complete his dominion. When Bilbo reached his eleventy-first birthday, he disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin Frodo the Ruling Ring and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord, and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom.

The Lord of the Rings tells the tale of the great quest undertaken by Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the Wizard, the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam, Gimli the Dwarf, Legolas the Elf, Boromir of Gondor, and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), beloved throughout the world as the creator of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. While he studied classic works of the past, he was also creating a set of his own, weaving a rich and captivating world that has enchanted generations of readers.

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. This iconic verse from Tolkien's epic tale encapsulates the power and significance of the One Ring, the central focus of the Lord of the Rings saga. The creation of the Rings of Power by the Elven-smiths and Sauron's forging of the One Ring to dominate all others set the stage for a timeless struggle between good and evil, light and darkness, that would unfold across the vast and richly imaginative world of Middle-earth.

Through Frodo's perilous journey to destroy the Ring and the heroic efforts of the Fellowship, Tolkien's masterpiece explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, the corrupting influence of power, and the resilience of the human (and hobbit) spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. The vivid landscapes, diverse array of fantastical races, and epic battles have captivated readers for generations, cementing Tolkien's status as one of the most influential and beloved authors of the 20th century.

This 50th anniversary edition of The Lord of the Rings stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Tolkien's creation, inviting both longtime fans and new readers to once again immerse themselves in the timeless wonder of Middle-earth.

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