The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings Hardcover - 1988
by J. R. Tolkien
About this book
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien is a gripping and dramatic continuation of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Frodo and Sam find themselves on a treacherous path towards Mordor, burdened by the corrupting influence of the One Ring. Guided by the treacherous Gollum, their friendship is tested amidst the perils they face. Meanwhile, the remaining members of the Fellowship, joined by the kingdom of Rohan, confront the formidable wizard Saruman and his dark forces. Battles erupt, sacrifices are made, and the forces of good are pushed to their limits. With the fate of Middle-earth hanging in the balance, the book sets the stage for an epic clash between light and darkness.
Summary
From the rear cover
In the First Part of The Lord of the Rings, 111-year-old Bilbo Baggins (hero of The Hobbit) passed along his magical ring to his orphaned nephew, Frodo--unwittingly setting its original owner, the horrible Gollum, on his trail. Lest the ring fall into evil hands, Frodo sought to destroy it at the Mountain of Fire in the enemy land of Mordor. He convened the Companions of the Ring to carry out this perilous mission, but his brave band has been scattered, beset by orc-soldiers, and in the Second Part, as 'the great Darkness' descends, Frodo himself has mysteriously disappeared.
First Edition Identification
Houghton Mifflin published a First UK Edition, First Impression hardcover in 1955, Great Britain. George Allen and Unwin published a First Edition, First Printing in 1967.
Details
- Title The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings
- Author J. R. Tolkien
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 2 REP SUB
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher William Morrow & Company, Boston
- Date 1988-03-03
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Maps
- ISBN 9780395489338 / 0395489334
- Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 5.8 x 1.3 in (22.86 x 14.73 x 3.30 cm)
- Ages 12 to UP years
- Grade levels 7 - UP
- Reading level 810
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 88195969
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
"Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century. The book presents us with the richest profusion of new lands and new creatures, from the beauty of Lothlorien to the horror of Mordor, adventures to hold us spell-bound, and words of beauty and evocation to bring all vividly before us." -- Sunday Telegraph
Citations
- Booklist, 02/15/1992, Page 1101
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