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Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"The vast fictional universe of J. R. R. Tolkien contains many dark terrors to challenge the forces of good. This compendium of villains includes battle timelines, genealogy charts for creature races, striking illustrations, and well-researched commentary on the evil forces that dwell in Middle-earth. The unique, heat-burnished cover design and handy size make it a conversation starter as well as a great read"--
82) Las dos torres
Author
Pub. Date
2002, c1991
Description
Spanish translation of "The two towers". Part 2 of "The Lord of the rings". Frodo and his companions continue their journey to the Cracks of Doom where Frodo must destroy the Ring. They are followed wherever they go by a mysterious creeping figure.
La Compañía se ha disuelto y sus integrantes emprenden caminos separados. Frodo y Sam continúan solos por su viaje a lo largo del gran río Anduin, perseguidos por la sombra misteriosa de un ser extraño...
Author
Pub. Date
2003.
Description
This book tells the full story of how Tolkien embarked on the creation of Middle-earth as the world around him was plunged into the catastrophe of World War I. It reveals the horror and heroism that he experienced as a signals officer in the Battle of the Somme and introduces the circle of friends who spurred his mythology into life. It shows how, after two of these brilliant young men were killed, Tolkien pursued the dream they had all shared by...
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Description
Elderly hobbit Bilbo Baggins relinquishes possession of a golden ring possessing magical powers to Frodo, his youthful heir. Charged with casting the ring into the fires from which it was forged, the young hobbit begins an arduous trek across Middle-earth, accompanied by a stalwart band including his best friend Sam, the mercurial wizard Gandalf, the warrior Aragorn, and the blustery Gimli, among others. Opposed by the treacherous sorcerer Saruman...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
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"The dark, fearsome Ringwraiths are searching for a Hobbit. Frodo Baggins knows that they are seeking him and the Ring he bearsђthe Ring of Power that will enable evil Sauron to destroy all that is good in Middle-earth. Now it is up to Frodo and his faithful servant, Sam, with a small band of companions, to carry the Ring to the one place it can be destroyed: Mount Doom, in the very center of Sauronђs realm." -- Provided by publisher
Author
Pub. Date
2000, c1992
Description
Christopher Tolkien chronicles his father's creation of the classic fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings" from Sam's rescue in the Tower of Kirith Ungol to the end of the book, presenting early drafts and sketches and versions of the hitherto unpublished epilogue.