The Lord of the Rings
by J.R.R. Tolkien
Genre: Fantasy
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Year: 1954
Format: Hardcover
Audience: Adult
Series: Middle-earth
Price: $29.99
Rating: 4.9/5
Reading Time: 20 hours
An epic quest to destroy a powerful ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron.
Cultural Notes: Defined modern high fantasy genre.
Awards: International Fantasy Award
Reviews
James
The greatest fantasy ever written.
Rating: 5/5
Charlotte
Epic in every sense.
Rating: 5/5
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Genre: Fantasy
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Year: 1937
Format: Hardcover
Audience: Young Adult
Series: Middle-earth
Price: $18.99
Rating: 4.8/5
Reading Time: 6 hours
Awards: International Fantasy Award
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Cultural Notes: Foundational work of high fantasy literature.
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Genre: Fantasy
Language: English
Country: United States
Publisher: DAW Books
Year: 2007
Format: Hardcover
Audience: Adult
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Price: $19.99
Rating: 4.8/5
Reading Time: 10 hours
Awards: Quill Award
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Cultural Notes: Modern fantasy with intricate world-building.