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I'll cite that as soon as I find my copies of the books.
[[Image:Mhjfjfr7.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Cover for the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.]]
[[Image:Mhjfjfr7.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Covers for the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on designs by Tolkien.{{fact}}]]
'''''The Lord of the Rings''''' is the best-selling work of fantasy literature of the twentieth century. It written by British professor [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]. Conceived by the author as a seven-book work (including compendious appendices and an index), it was released by the publisher in three volumes:
'''''The Lord of the Rings''''' is the best-selling work of fantasy literature of the twentieth century. It written by British professor [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]. Conceived by the author as a seven-book work (including compendious appendices and an index), it was released by the publisher in three volumes: