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Žiedo brolija by John R. R. Tolkien
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Žiedo brolija (original 1954; edition 1994)

by John R. R. Tolkien

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Fantasy. Fiction. Mythology. 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 universehobbits, elves, and wizardsstep colorfully forth from the pages. Rob Inglis' narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio. "Suffice it to say that this unabridged recorded version ... is marvelous in all respects. The narration is clear and delivered in a smooth English accent of a master storyteller."Kliat.… (more)
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Title:Žiedo brolija
Authors:John R. R. Tolkien
Info:Vilnius, Alma littera, 1994
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Tags:Grožinė, Užsienio, Lietuviška, Fantastika, Fantasy, Epas, LOTR

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The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954)

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I do enjoy this tale; however, there is so much going on stuffed in one book. It's quite clearly an epic. Good character development. ( )
  mlstweet | Mar 12, 2024 |
What a fucking slog. Never again. ( )
  caedocyon | Mar 11, 2024 |
As a young reader, I made it only about a third of the way through this book before setting it aside. Coming back to this after about 35 years, this time I made it out of the Shire! The early slow chapters are certainly a lot more suspenseful than I remembered, probably an affect of having seen the films and knowing the danger that the hobbits were in from the beginning, before they realized it. From Bree onward, the pace is exciting, but still finds quiet moments of reflection, particularly when a song or poem is recited.



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  bballard74 | Feb 29, 2024 |
Ah, the first book of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. What a classic. This is one of my all-time favorite adventure stories, and the movie that it is based on is one of my all time favorites as well. There is something so incredibly magical and wondrous about the first entry of this trilogy that sets it apart even from the other entries in this series. To me, that something is the sheer amount of distance covered through Middle-Earth by the Hobbits and, eventually, the Fellowship. They traverse through grassy hills, then two forests, then wide, scary plains with zombies in them, then a dark village filled with snitches and enemies on every corner, then a utopia-like valley, then tunnels going through dark, dwarf-made stone passages and cavernous halls within giant mountains, then a magical forest, and finally through a massive river flowing from the northern edge of Middle-Earth to its southern edge. The landscapes are all brought to life by Tolkien's incredible ability to describe the geography and geology of the world in vivid details. I know it sounds hackneyed, but Tolkien genuinely brought this world, all of which came from his brain, to life.

I've already mentioned in my review of "The Hobbit" what my chief complaints about this series are, but I'll repeat them again for good measure. The dialogue and character work left A LOT to be desired. Apart from minor differences, practically every character of a certain race feels exactly the same as all other members of said race. This is primarily due to the extremely repetitive and boring lines of dialogue they utter. With the only exception being Gandalf, very few characters have wildly unique and discreet personalities and identities that set them apart from the other members of their race. They almost all feel like carbon copies of each other.

I also dislike how much plot armor the protagonists have. From what I know, orcs are meant to be cowardly creatures who flee at the sight of danger and don't attack unless they're in a group, but it honestly got a little ridiculous at times. They would all flee at the most convenient and necessary times for the protagonists. This also applies to Wargs and the Ringwraiths. The fact that only Gandalf dies in this book (temporarily as well) and it was to a freaking Balrog shows how taking the main characters down almost seems like a bigger task than taking Sauron down. They just constantly survive the most unlikely of scenarios.

Anyways, I still love this book. It brings so much more depth, lore, and richness to the world of Middle-Earth than does "The Hobbit", and it is filled with action-packed, high-stakes events at every other turn. Sure, some of the "respite" sections (when the characters rest in one place, such as Rivendell and LothLorien, after a dangerous journey,) drag on for a little while, but, in the end, I found this book to be a fast-paced, thrilling, and entertaining read from start to finish. ( )
  Moderation3250 | Feb 24, 2024 |
It's been YEARS since I've actually reread this trilogy, and there was so much to revisit! Sure, there are some drawn out bits and unnecessary characters (coughTomBombadilcough) but this book remains such a fantastic story! I love the songs, the friendships that form between members of the Company, the intricacies of the struggles faced, and the fully-realized world Tolkien has created. ( )
  deborahee | Feb 23, 2024 |
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Masterpiece? Oh yes, I've no doubt about that.
added by GYKM | editEvening Standard
 
Tolkien was a storyteller of genius
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A triumphant close ... a grand piece of work, grand in both conception and execution. An astonishing imaginative tour de force.
added by GYKM | editDaily Telegraph
 
A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness
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added by Shortride | editTime (Nov 22, 1954)
 

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J. R. R. Tolkienprimary authorall editionscalculated
Anderson, Douglas A.Introductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Andersson, ErikTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Beagle, Peter S.Introductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Blok, CorCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Epigraph
Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
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Prologue - This book is largely concerned with Hobbits, and from its pages a reader may discover much of their character and a little of their history.
Chap One - When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton.
Quotations
Many that live deserve death. And some die that deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too quick to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends.
I regret to announce that—though, as I said, eleventy-one years is far too short a time to spend among you—this is the END. I am going. I am leaving NOW. GOOD-BYE!
The Road goes ever on and on

Down from the door where it began.

Now far away the Road has gone,

And I must follow, if I can,

Pursuing it with eager feet,

Until it joins some larger way

Where many paths and errands meet.

And whither then? I cannot say.
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.
Health and hope grew strong in them, and they were content with each good day as it came, taking pleasure in every meal, and in every word and song.
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J.R.R. Tolkien's complete work The Lord of the Rings consists of six Books, frequently bound in three Volumes:
  • Volume 1: The Fellowship of the Ring, consisting of Book I, "The Ring Sets Out" and Book II, "The Ring Goes South";
  • Volume 2: The Two Towers, consisting of Book III, "The Treason of Isengard," and Book IV, "The Ring Goes East"; and
  • Volume 3: The Return of the King, consisting of Book V, "The War of the Ring," and Book VI, "The End of the Third Age," with Appendices.
This LT Work consists of Volume 1, The Fellowship of the Ring; please do not combine it with any other part(s) or with Tolkien's complete work, each of which have LT Works pages of their own. Thank you.
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Fantasy. Fiction. Mythology. 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 universehobbits, elves, and wizardsstep colorfully forth from the pages. Rob Inglis' narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio. "Suffice it to say that this unabridged recorded version ... is marvelous in all respects. The narration is clear and delivered in a smooth English accent of a master storyteller."Kliat.

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Galadriel says,
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