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“I don't know, and I would rather not guess.”

Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien

Book:The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings

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The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings

The first volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring' follows the journey of a diverse group of individuals as they embark on a perilous quest to destroy the powerful One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. more

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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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