Tolkienis the most influential writer in modern fantasy, hands down.
To assist them, here are all the author’sLord of the Ringsuniverse books, ranked.
(It’s impressive just how many decades Tolkien spent thinking about his fictional world.)
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The book recounts one of the three “Great Tales” of Middle-earth’s First Age.
Finally, the fantastic illustrations byAlan Leebreathe further life into this grand saga, tying it all together.
The collection includes entries about the forging of the Rings of Power and the fight to thwart Sauron.
Once again, Alan Lee’s paintings and pencil sketches add the perfect finishing touch.
“The Children of Hurinis another one of the “Great Tales” of the First Age.
After Hurin defies Morgoth, the dark lord curses his family, leading to a series of misfortunes.
It’s a little disjointed and perhaps a little too long.
The plot follows the mortal man Beren and the Elven princess Luthien.
As with many of J.R.R.
There are even some never-before-seen conversations between Gandalf and Frodo.
At the time, it represented a major expansion ofLOTRlore.
Perhaps more than anything, this was the author’s most lasting contribution to the fantasy genre.
Blood has been spilled this night.”
This division works (and is certainly more merciful on the attention span).
“LotRbuilds up to the fittingly epic and emotionalReturn of the King.
The book is also notable now for its differences fromPeter Jackson’s film version.
It’s an intriguing conclusion, especially coming after the more intense fights earlier in the book.
Some commentators have even interpreted it as a commentary on postwar Britain.
This is because it was aimed at children rather than adults.
The result is an absolute gem, and the best starting point for newcomers to Tolkien’s writing.
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