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[[Image:Mhjfjfr7.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The covers for the three volumes of ''The Lord of the Rings'', designed by Tolkien.{{fact}}]]
[[Image:Mhjfjfr7.jpg|thumb|350px|The covers for the three volumes of ''The Lord of the Rings'', designed by Tolkien.{{fact}}]]
'''''The Lord of the Rings''''' is a fantasy book written by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]. It was published in three parts in the years 1954 and 1955. ''The Lord of the Rings'' is considered one of the most influential works on the fantasy genre in modern times. It is the best-selling work of fantasy literature of the twentieth century.
'''''The Lord of the Rings''''' is a fantasy book written by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]. It was published in three parts in the years 1954 and 1955. ''The Lord of the Rings'' is considered one of the most influential works on the fantasy genre in modern times. It is the best-selling work of fantasy literature of the twentieth century.
The story of ''The Lord of the Rings'' is about the war of the peoples of Middle-earth against a dark lord, the eponymic "Lord of the Rings". At the same time a small group of people are sent to destroy a magic Ring which would return power to their enemy, but the only way to destroy the Ring lies deep into enemy territory.
== Creation ==
== Creation ==
== Story ==
== Story ==
The story takes place at a time when the [[Elves]], immortal, good, and fairest of all beings in the world, are leaving the war-weary world to sail to the blessed realm of [[Valinor]]. With the departure of the Elves, the Age of [[Man (Middle-earth)|Men]] has come, but they are opposed by the Dark Lord, [[Sauron]]. Although Sauron is a formidable foe, most of his powers are bound to a magic [[One Ring (Middle-earth)|One Ring]] which was cut from his finger in a battle thousands of year ago. This Ring fell by chance into the hands of a [[hobbit]], [[Bilbo Baggins]] who in turn left it in the keeping of his nephew and heir, [[Frodo Baggins]]. If this Ring is destroyed, it will strip Sauron of his power and free Middle-earth from his threat. The only way the Ring can be destroyed, however is by casting it into the fires of [[Mount Doom]], a volcano in the heart of Sauron's realm. The ''Lord of the Rings'' follows Frodo's adventures as he journeys to destroy Sauron's Ring.
The story takes place at a time when the [[Elves]], immortal, good, and fairest of all beings in the world, are leaving the war-weary world to sail to the blessed realm of [[Valinor]]. With the departure of the Elves, the Age of [[Man (Middle-earth)|Men]] has come, but they are opposed by the Dark Lord, [[Sauron]]. Although Sauron is a formidable foe, most of his powers are bound to a magic [[One Ring (Middle Earth)|One Ring]] which was cut from his finger in a battle thousands of year ago. This Ring fell by chance into the hands of a [[hobbit]], [[Bilbo Baggins]] who in turn left it in the keeping of his nephew and heir, [[Frodo Baggins]]. If this Ring is destroyed, it will strip Sauron of his power and free Middle-earth from his threat. The only way the Ring can be destroyed, however is by casting it into the fires of [[Mount Doom]], a volcano in the heart of Sauron's realm. The Lord of the Rings follows Frodo's adventures as he journeys to destroy Sauron's Ring.
Frodo's journey is interwoven with other themes as he joins a [[Fellowship of the Ring]], pledged to take it to Mount Doom where it can be destroyed. The ranger [[Aragorn|Strider]] and the wizard [[Gandalf]] are foremost among his companions. He is also assisted by ther Ents, a peaceful tree-folk, and the elves.
Frodo's journey is interwoven with other themes as he joins a [[Fellowship of the Ring]], pledged to take it to Mount Doom where it can be destroyed. The ranger [[Aragorn|Strider]] and the wizard [[Gandalf]] are foremost among his companions. He is also assisted by the Ents, a peaceful tree-folk, and the elves.
== Languages ==
== Languages ==
'''''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy''' were three films based on the book, directed by [[Peter Jackson]] and produced by New Line Cinema. The film titles were derived from the three volumes: ''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (2001), ''The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'' (2002) and ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' (2003).
'''''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy''' were three films based on the book, directed by [[Peter Jackson]] and produced by New Line Cinema. The film titles were derived from the three volumes: ''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (2001), ''The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'' (2002) and ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' (2003).
All were directed by Peter Jackson. <ref> ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', Directed by Peter Jackson, Produced by Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson 2001. </ref> The films were filmed in [[New Zealand]]. The films were released annually in cinemas from December 2001 to 2003. DVD releases of the cinema version and Special Extended Editions have also been released for each film. Each set includes four discs, two of bonus material.
All were directed by Peter Jackson.<ref>''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', Directed by Peter Jackson, Produced by Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson 2001.</ref> The films were filmed in [[New Zealand]]. The films were released annually in cinemas from December 2001 to 2003. DVD releases of the cinema version and Special Extended Editions have also been released for each film. Each set includes four discs, two of bonus material.
== References ==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Mythology]]
*[[Mythology]]
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