J. R. R. Tolkien was a writer, philologist, and professor of literature and Anglo-Saxon at the University of Oxford. His body of work includes a large collection of stories, poems, invented languages, and essays dealing with the fantasy world of Middle-Earth. The Lord of the Rings series and The Hobbit are part of this collection, and their immense, enduring popularity has led many to name Tolkien the father of high fantasy.
The Hobbit (1937) is the classic fantasy adventure story of an unsuspecting hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Ripped unexpectedly from his idle epicurean life by the wizard Gandalf, Bilbo finds himself on a journey to help a group of dwarves take back their stolen treasure from the jealous dragon Smaug. Along the way, he encounters trolls, elves, goblins, and spiders – plus a certain magic ring – and eventually finds that he had what it took to be a hero all along.
The Two Towers is the second book in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy series, The Lord of the Rings. It continues the journey of Frodo, Sam, and the Fellowship as they face new challenges and dangers in their quest to destroy the One Ring. Filled with rich world-building, complex characters, and themes of friendship and heroism, this book is a must-read for fantasy lovers.
The Two Towers is the second installment in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy series, The Lord of the Rings. In this book, the Fellowship is broken, and the story follows the separate journeys of Frodo and Sam as they make their way towards Mordor to destroy the One Ring, while Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli pursue the captured Merry and Pippin. Filled with adventure, battles, and the struggle between good and evil, this book continues the captivating tale of Middle-earth.
Readers who enjoy epic fantasy and intricate world-building
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's writing style and storytelling
Those who appreciate complex characters and moral dilemmas