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The Return of the King

By J. R. R. Tolkien
Series: The Lord of the Rings
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The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien concludes the epic tale of Middle-earth with gripping battles, deep friendships, and the final push to destroy the One Ring. As the forces of darkness gather, the heroes, including Aragorn, Gandalf, and the hobbits, face their greatest challenges yet. Their personal journeys and the overarching struggle between good and evil lead to a climactic and bittersweet resolution.
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This book may appeal to you if you relish epic tales of heroism, grand battles, and timeless friendships in a richly crafted fantasy world. You'll be drawn into the intense culmination of an adventurous journey, witnessing the clash between good and evil, with themes of courage, loyalty, and hope at its heart. If immersive world-building and deep, mythic storytelling captivate you, this tale offers a satisfying and thrilling conclusion.

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The Return of the King

The Return of the King is the third part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings.

The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

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The Return of the King is the third part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings.

The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents.

Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Sméagol–Gollum, still obsessed by his ‘preciouss’. After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive – in the hands of the orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.

The text of this edition has been fully corrected and revised in collaboration with Christopher Tolkien and is accompanied by fifteen watercolour paintings from Alan Lee.

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The Return of the King has been praised for its compelling narrative that drives towards a thrilling climax, blending saga and allegory with remarkable excitement. Critics have lauded it as a triumphant and grand conclusion, showcasing Tolkien's imaginative prowess and creativity right up to the appended materials.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008376147

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Illustrated edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alan Lee

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 1100g

Pages: 484

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About the Author

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Alan Lee is the illustrator of the highly-successful centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and diamond edition of The Hobbit. He studied graphic design and the depiction of Celtic and Norse myths and has illustrated a wide range of books, including Faeries, Merlin Dreams and Castles, and was conceptual designer for Terry Jones' film Erik the Viking. He was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for his illustrated edition of Black Ships Before Troy.

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