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'''''The Lord of the Rings''''' is a trilogy of three High [[Fantasy]] books by JRR Tolkien set in the mythical land of "Middle-Earth" first published in 1954 and 1955. | '''''The Lord of the Rings''''' is a trilogy of three High [[Fantasy]] books by JRR Tolkien set in the mythical land of "Middle-Earth" first published in 1954 and 1955. The Story follows the quest of ''Frodo Baggins'' to destroy the recently discovered ''One Ring'' in mount doom as well as the war to prevent its creator, ''Sauron'' from reclaiming it. | ||
Due to its strong popularity, ''The Lord of the Rings'' is frequently referenced thematically in other works of fiction. The most notable example is the introduction of Orcs as a common race of fantasy creatures. | Due to its strong popularity, ''The Lord of the Rings'' is frequently referenced thematically in other works of fiction. The most notable example is the introduction of [[Orcs]] as a common race of fantasy creatures. | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
Revision as of 23:50, 5 January 2009
The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy of three High Fantasy books by JRR Tolkien set in the mythical land of "Middle-Earth" first published in 1954 and 1955. The Story follows the quest of Frodo Baggins to destroy the recently discovered One Ring in mount doom as well as the war to prevent its creator, Sauron from reclaiming it.
Due to its strong popularity, The Lord of the Rings is frequently referenced thematically in other works of fiction. The most notable example is the introduction of Orcs as a common race of fantasy creatures.
Books
- The Fellowship of the Ring
- The Two Towers
- The Return of the King