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Fantasy· United Kingdom

The Lord of the Rings

by J.R.R. Tolkien
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
BBC Big Read
Published 1954492 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien is a landmark work of fantasy, first published in 1954. The Fellowship of the Ring—a hobbit, a wizard, elves, dwarves, and men—embarks on a quest to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. Tolkien's epic fantasy, voted the nation's best-loved book in the BBC Big Read, created the template for the modern fantasy genre. Themes of good vs. evil, friendship, journey run through the work. The book has received recognition from BBC Big Read 1954.

Awards & Recognition

BBC Big Read
list · national
195417
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lord of the Rings about?

The Fellowship of the Ring—a hobbit, a wizard, elves, dwarves, and men—embarks on a quest to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. Tolkien's epic fantasy, voted the nation's best-loved book in the BBC Big Read, created the template for the modern fantasy genre.

Who wrote The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings was written by J.R.R. Tolkien, from United Kingdom. First published in 1954.

What awards has The Lord of the Rings won?

The Lord of the Rings has received the following awards and honours: BBC Big Read 1954.

Is The Lord of the Rings worth reading?

The Lord of the Rings is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 17/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in good vs. evil, friendship, journey.