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J. R. R. Tolkien

A unique work, this long book (around 200,000 words, usually split into three volumes) is THE definitive work of sword and sorcery fantasy and single-handedly dragged what had been something of a pulp fiction backwater into the light of intellectual acceptance.

What made Tolkien's book different was the epic vision, the complexity of the plot, reasonable characterization and the fanatical devotion to detail in developing the languages and lore of the different folk who inhabit Middle Earth. The basic storyline - weapon of immense power falls into the hands of unexpected meek hero who battles against unbelievable odds to destroy it (and not to be destroyed himself) is not particularly original, but the way it is done is stunning.

Whether you are a newcomer to Tolkien, meeting his work first through the film, or an old fantasy fan, this is the book that has to be on your shelf. If you haven't read it yet, you ought to. I was stunned to hear someone on the radio refer to this is bad fiction - the characters may sometimes be heavily sketched, but Tolkien was only following an ancient tradition. The particular format of the book we've selected is our favourite, but there are many more options (and a whole host of 'read more about' books) at the Amazon.co.uk Tolkien shop or the Amazon.com Tolkien store. Oh, and don't forget the DVD!

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