RETURN OF THE KING - Softcover

Tolkien, J.R.R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345296087 ISBN 13: 9780345296085

Publisher: Ballantine Books, 1981

Synopsis

Features stories of the separate adventures of the Companions of the Ring. The adventures include Aragorn, revealed as the heir of the Kings of the West, who joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and Merry and Pippin who were captured by Orcs but escape into the forest.

About this title

Review

‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times

‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman

‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard

From the Publisher

This is the third part of a 3 book edition in A format paperback which reproduces the complete unabridged text of the three books, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, that together make up The Lord of the Rings. The Appendices and Index are included in The Return of the King. This reset edition contains newly drawn maps by Stephen Raw, based on original maps by Chistopher Tolkien's original maps.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0345296087
• ISBN 13: 9780345296085
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback