The Return of the King: Being Thethird Part of the Lord of the Rings Hardcover - 1988
by J. R. Tolkien
About this book
In the gripping finale of the epic fantasy trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings", the stakes have never been higher as Frodo Baggins and his faithful companions embark on their perilous quest to destroy the One Ring and vanquish the malevolent Sauron. Darkness looms over Middle-earth, and Frodo faces relentless trials and agonizing temptations. As the forces of Gondor and Rohan gather for a final, cataclysmic clash with Sauron's armies, the fate of all hangs in the balance. The stage is set for a breathtaking crescendo, with battles of epic proportions and Frodo's harrowing journey towards the treacherous Mount Doom, where the destiny of the world will be determined. Will courage and sacrifice be enough to overcome the encroaching darkness?
Summary
From the rear cover
This is the third part of Lord of the Rings. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth--home to many strange beings, and most notably hobbits, a peace-loving 'little people, ' cheerful and shy.
First Edition Identification
George Allen & Unwin published a First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1955, UK. Houghton Mifflin published a First US Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1955, Boston.
Details
- Title The Return of the King: Being Thethird Part of the Lord of the Rings
- Author J. R. Tolkien
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 2 Rep Sub
- Pages 448
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher William Morrow & Company, Boston
- Date 1988-03-03
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780395489307 / 039548930X
- Weight 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
- Dimensions 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.4 in (22.35 x 14.99 x 3.56 cm)
- Ages 14 to UP years
- Grade levels 9 - UP
- Reading level 920
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Middle Earth (Imaginary place) - Fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 88195987
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
"An impressive achievement, unique among the imaginative works of our times." The New York Herald-Tribune
Citations
- Booklist, 02/15/1992, Page 1101
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