“For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
The Return of the King is the third and concluding book in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It follows the events of The Two Towers and brings together the diverse characters and forces in a final confrontation against the dark lord Sauron. The book is renowned for its complex narrative, richly developed characters, and its influence on the fantasy genre. 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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Source: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass