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Author: J. R. R. Tolkien Narrator: Rob Inglis Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Audio Length: Series:The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Release Date: September 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9781470337599
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Inspired by The Hobbit, and begun in 1937, The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy that Tolkien created to provide "the necessary background of history for Elvish tongues." From these academic aspirations was born one of the most popular and imaginative works in English literature. The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the One Ring. It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the Fellowship of the Ring into a perilous quest and set the stage for the ultimate clash between powers of good and evil. In this splendid, unabridged audio production of Tolkien's great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe-hobbits, elves, and wizards-step colorfully forth from the pages. Rob Inglis' narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio.

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Quotes

  • “No fiction I have read in the last five years has given me more joy than The Fellowship of the Ring.”

    - New York Times

  • “Destined to outlast our time.”

    - New York Herald Tribune

  • “Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron.”

    - C. S. Lewis, New York Times bestselling author

Awards

  • A #1 Amazon.com bestseller in Fiction Classics
  • A New York Public Library Staff Pick of Favorite Books of the Last 125 Years

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " There's only one flaw in this entire audio book. Somewhere early in the book, there is a music instrumental transition that would be an amazing addition if found throughout the book(s), but also found nowhere else in the trilogy in this series. I didn't dock anything based on it, but it's a very minor distraction that looms in the back of my head as to the "why" of it all, almost obsessive-like. "

    - Wired, 3/3/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed listening to this book over a period of time. A nice escape as always with Tolkien. "

    - Selina, 2/1/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Listening to Rob Inglis narrate this book is such an enjoyable experience. He really brings the characters to life. As someone who had only seen the movies, and never had the chance to read the books, I wasn't sure what to expect. It was amazing! Now more than ever I want to read them myself! "

    - April, 11/23/2018
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Familiar title and great to have someone read it to me on a long drive to make the hours roll by. Loved it. "

    - gregory, 9/14/2017
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the adult introduction for to Tolkien's magical universe. The book is wonderfully narrated. The audio book format is the only way that I could enjoy the book. Way too much detail for my taste for action and intrigue packed reads. "

    - Ted, 10/8/2016
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent recording of a classic! Rob Inglis does a fantastic job with the narration! "

    - Timothy, 9/5/2016
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book deals with the toils of a young hobbit named frodo Baggins. Hobbits are a peace loving folk they love food, drink, and gossip. Although there is one family of known adventurers, the Bagginses. Previously another young hobbit went on an adventure to fight the dragon smaug. On that adventure he found a magical ring. This ring was the master ring a part of an evil soul of a dark lord was inside. Frodo and the fellowship must travel to Mount Doom in the evil land of Mordor were orcs and goblins are amassed. Will they succeed or will they fail. This book shows adventure and intrigue. "

    - Joshua, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " De la trilogia es el que mas me cuesta de todos por ser demasiado descriptivo y lento en general. Pero solo Moria siempre sera MORIA! "

    - Chucho, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Quite romantic, say no? No. It was quite exhausting. "

    - Taha, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I think this book did get boring during the first part, other than that it was stunning. I have just finished the Return of the King and the whole series is great. A must read. "

    - Jenni, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very good read but it takes a long time to pick up. This book is half setup for the trilogy. It's mostly exposition so I had to bare through it to get to what I deem the good stuff but it is by no stretch of the imagination a badly written book. Tolkien is just a stickler for details. "

    - Marlon, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " J.R.R. Tolkien did it again! Such a fantastic book. "

    - Anna, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " "Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron. Here is a book which will break your heart." - C. S. Lewis "

    - Sean, 11/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Intense , still a good read "

    - Joe, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " better than the movie. also helped that i read the hobbit first. "

    - Tony, 11/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just as brilliant as i remembered, actually better. Gandalf, Galadriel and Boromir are may favourite characters... by the way i have seen the movies and read these before so I am fully aware of all heartaches that occur even if i refuse to accept them... :) I love this story! "

    - Kezz, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read for first time in 1971, have re-read trilogy probably 25-30 times. Still makes me cry when Frodo leaves for the Undying Lands from the Grey Havens. "

    - Elizabeth, 8/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The writing was gorgeous, perhaps I just don't take to fantasy stories but I found this really hard to follow and quite dry in bits. Of course it was much better than the movie with the walking ;) "

    - Jenn, 7/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Vivid, imaginative and amazingly detailed series. I thoroughly enjoyed traveling back to Middle Earth and reacquainting myself with the characters of this trilogy! "

    - Alethea, 6/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Perfect. Sublime. And all those things we all know about JRR Tolkien. And if you don't know, read it. "

    - Kam, 5/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved it. The book was far better than the movie but it was great that another author was chosen to be recognized. It was a book that I had to read twice in my life to get all the way through it. But with age comes wisdom. "

    - Brittany, 3/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you like very detailed descriptions (such as what the color red looks like) than this is the book for you. If you don't, I recommend just watching the movies. "

    - Fantasy, 2/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The first two parts (yeah, 6 parts in three books) of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, if somewhat hard to keep up on its extensive description, is an incredible tale of adventure and friendship. "

    - Ricardo, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Me encanta la historia, pero me costo demasiado terminarla "

    - Luli, 12/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This a re-reading. After reading modern fantasy stories (actually, I'm looking at Name of the Wind), this is obsolete. Yes, a mark in worldbuildng, and the father of all fantasy stories but, despite that, a regular book. Boring beginning, poor plot... Read it for historical purposes. "

    - Italo, 10/22/2012

About the Author

J. R. R. Tolkien (1892–1973), beloved throughout the world as the creator of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and other tales of Middle-earth, was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. His chief interest was the linguistic aspects of the early English written tradition, but even as he studied these classics he was creating a set of his own. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

About the Narrator

Rob Inglis has appeared with the Royal Shakespeare and Royal Court Theatre companies. He has played such roles as the Ghost and Claudius in Hamlet and Mr. Bumble in Oliver. He regularly tours Europe and the US with his repertoire of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Tolkien, Dickens, Orwell, and Stevenson dramatizations.