The Lord of the Rings

About this book

Journey into Middle-earth with J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the legendary epic that defined modern fantasy. This 50th Anniversary Edition presents the complete novel in a single volume: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, together with the Prologue, the Foreword to the Second Edition, a note on the text and the full set of Appendices. The story begins in the peaceful Shire, where the hobbit Frodo Baggins inherits a ring of terrible power. To keep it from the Dark Lord Sauron, he must leave home and set out on a perilous quest. Along the way he is joined by loyal friends and companions, and together they cross forests, mountains, ancient mines and war-torn kingdoms. Tolkien's richly imagined world offers invented languages, deep history, memorable characters and some of the most celebrated storytelling in English literature. With around 565,000 words across six books plus appendices, this edition is a rewarding read for longtime fans and first-time travellers alike. Whether you are rereading a beloved favourite or discovering Middle-earth for the first time, this complete edition gives you the whole adventure in one place. Start reading online instantly in your browser, with an optional printed copy available.

Author

J. R. R. Tolkien

Length

~2053 pages

Reading time

40 h 55 min

Chapters

89

Released

October 25, 2026

Languages

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Formats

eBook · Print edition

Print format

Paperback, 13.5 × 21 cm, 1100 pages

ISBN

9780007322596

Age rating

Teen 13+