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“Gil-galad was an Elven-king. Of him the harpers sadly sing: the last whose realm was fair and free between the Mountains and the Sea. His sword was long, his lance was keen, his shining helm afar was seen; the countless stars of heaven's field were mirrored in his silver shield. But long ago he rode away, and where he dwelleth none can say; for into darkness fell his star in Mordor where the shadows are.”

Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien

Work

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

Author

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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