The Lord of the Rings
A fellowship undertakes a desperate journey through Middle-earth. Friendship, mercy, temptation and sacrifice give its great adventure lasting moral depth.
Literature
Original date: 1954–1955 (first publication in three volumes)
Reading level: Intermediate
Reading guides
Source notes & edition details
Brandon Vogt
Work title matched to the published list. The listed edition may differ.
Joseph Pearce
Pearce explicitly identifies this as a selection in Classic Literature Made Simple.
Peter Kreeft
Named in the “Highly Recommended” section of Kreeft’s own site.
Taylor Marshall
Named in the New Saint Thomas Institute’s September 2014 reading plan. Edition choices may differ.
Explore the themes
friendship courage hope sacrifice fantasy adventureBibliographic references
Original catalog editions
Mariner Books (2005), Edition: 50th Anniversary ed., 1178 pages
The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol. Edition