The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings Paperback - 2005
by J. R. Tolkien
No other writer has created a world as distinct as Middle-earth, complete with its own geography, history, languages, and legends. And no one has created characters as endearing as Tolkien’s large-hearted, hairy-footed hobbits. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings continues to seize the imaginations of readers of all ages, and this new three-volume paperback edition is designed to appeal to the youngest of them.
In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elvensmiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, still it remained lost to him . . .
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
No other writer has created a world as distinct as Middle-earth, complete with its own geography, history, languages, and legends. And no one has created characters as endearing as Tolkien’s large-hearted, hairy-footed hobbits. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings continues to seize the imaginations of readers of all ages, and this new three-volume paperback edition is designed to appeal to the youngest of them.
In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elvensmiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, still it remained lost to him . . .
First line
PIPPIN looked out from the shelter of Grandalf's cloak.
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.
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- Title The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
- Author J. R. Tolkien
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Printing
- Pages 544
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher William Morrow & Company, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
- Date June 1, 2005
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780618574971 / 0618574972
- Weight 0.84 lbs (0.38 kg)
- Dimensions 7.75 x 5 x 1.28 in (19.69 x 12.70 x 3.25 cm)
- Ages 14 to UP years
- Grade levels 9 - UP
- Reading level 920
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Quests (Expeditions)
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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