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“Then she fell on her knees, saying: 'I beg thee!' 'Nay, lady,' he said, and taking her by the hand he raised her. The he kissed her hand, and sprang into the saddle, and rode away, and did not look back; and only those who knew him well and were near to him saw the pain that he bore.”

Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien

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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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