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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

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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