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The Lord of the Rings: One Volume

This single-volume edition brings together the three novels of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic tale of Middle-earth: "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers," and "The Return of the King." The story follows the quest of Frodo Baggins and his companions to destroy the One Ring and prevent the dark lord Sauron from conquering the world. more

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J. R. R. Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, best known for his fantasy literature, most notably The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. His works have had a profound impact on modern fantasy literature. more

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