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 adventure that will plunge the members of the Fellowship of the Ring into a perilous quest and set the stage fro the ultimate clash between powers of good and evil. In this splendid, unabridged production of Tolkien's great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe-hobbits, elves, and wizards-step colorfully forth from the pages. Unabridged. Read by Rob Inglis. 20 hours. 12 cassettes.
