In a peaceful village in The Shire™, young Frodo™ is about to receive a gift that will change his life forever: the Ring of Power™. Forged by Sauron™ in the heart of the Mountain of Fire™, it was thought lost after a man snatched it from him and banished him from the world. Now, dark omens are once again spreading across Middle-earth™, evil creatures are multiplying, and in the Mountains of Mist™, Orcs™ are hunting Dwarves™. The enemy wants their possession back so they can rule the world; the Eye of Sauron™ is now turned towards The Shire™. Fortunately, Gandalf™ has beaten them to it. If they act quickly, he and Frodo™ may be able to destroy the Ring™ in time.

A masterpiece of fantasy, The Lord of the Rings™ is both a discovery of an imaginary world—its geography, history, and languages—and a profound reflection on power and death. In its evocative power, its breath, and its scope, The Lord of the Rings™ remains without equal.

This volume contains 18 illustrations by Alan Lee™, as well as two full-color maps of Middle-earth™ and The Shire™.
Translated from English by Daniel Lauzon