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J.R.R. TOLKIEN - BOXED SET:

THE HOBBIT AND THE COMPLETE LORD OF THE RINGS
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1196 Reviews
RANDOM HOUSE II, Apr 30, 1990
This four volume, deluxe paperback boxed set contains J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord Of The Rings (The Fellowship Of The Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return Of The King) in their definitive text settings complete with maps and cover illustrations from the motion pictures. In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, 'The Lord Of The Rings' tells of the great and dangerous quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring; Gandalf the wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the dwarf; Legolas the elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.

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Amazing writing and imagination. - weRead
... can't stand reading long drawn out battle scenes... - weRead
These books use the most amazing vivid imagery. - weRead
A masterpiece of story telling! - weRead
The most coherent plot I've ever read. - weRead
Amazing tales, but sometimes difficult writing style. - weRead

Review: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (Middle-Earth Universe)

User Review  - Rebecca Coleman - Goodreads

Yep. Read them many times. Pivotal part of my childhood. Read full review

Review: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (Middle-Earth Universe)

User Review  - Lance Taylor - Goodreads

The box set is the only way to go. Lurve the maps. :) Read full review

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