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Book Series: Lord of the Rings Ser.

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ISBN: 9780788789847

Publication Year: 1990

Format: Compact Disc

Language: English

Book Title: Return of the King

Author: J.R.R. Tolkien

Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.

Genre: Fiction

Topic: Fantasy / General

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The Return of the King is the towering climax to J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy that tells the saga of the hobbits of Middle-earth and the great War of the Ring. In this concluding volume, Frodo and Sam make a terrible journey to the heart of the Land of the Shadow in a final reckoning with the power of Sauron.In addition to narrating the prose passages, Rob Inglis sings the trilogy's songs and poems a capella, using melodies composed by Inglis and Claudia Howard, the Recorded Books studio director. The 13th CD in this recording contains Tolkien's preface to the trilogy, including a prior history of the ring, and shire habitat, history, and folkways. --Also includes The Annals of the Kings and Rulers, an appendix to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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Recorded Books, Inc.

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0788789848

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9780788789847

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Publication Year

1990

Topic

Fantasy / General

Book Title

Return of the King

Language

English

Genre

Fiction

Author

J.R.R. Tolkien

Book Series

Lord of the Rings Ser.

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Compact Disc

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Ninth Grade

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Number of Volumes

16 Vols.

Dewey Decimal

823/.912

Grade to

Twelfth Grade

Edition Description

Unabridged Edition

Narrated by

Inglis, Rob

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Shipping was a bit high but, it was carefully wrapped in bubble wrap packages 3 times. It was in beautiful shape when I finally got to the package. The person for whom they were purchased has not had the time to listen to them yet. However, she has enjoyed the previous CDs read by the same gentleman. I highly recommend the seller.

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by rayandjohnsales
05 Oct, 2007
More than just another Fantasy Story
The influence of JRR Tolkien to the works of English Literature can only be rivaled by William Shakespeare. It should be noted that Tolkien, unlike Bill, has no cloud of controversy as to whether he wrote his works or not. The concept of creating a real language for other races (popularly used in Star Trek) was started when he wrote the language of the elves. He created the Ents, commonly called Treefolk in Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Finally, although brutal beasts have existed for centuries in fantasy and legend, he was the first to call the most powerful ones Orcs. But The Lord of the Rings (LOR) would not have had the influence it does if all he did was invent monsters or fantastic words. LOR is a true work of literature. There are many different layers to the ... The influence of JRR Tolkien to the works of English Literature can only be rivaled by William Shakespeare. It should be noted that Tolkien, unlike Bill, has no cloud of controversy as to whether he wrote his works or not. The concept of creating a real language for other races (popularly used in Star Trek) was started when he wrote the language of the elves. He created the Ents, commonly called Treefolk in Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Finally, although brutal beasts have existed for centuries in fantasy and legend, he was the first to call the most powerful ones Orcs. But The Lord of the Rings (LOR) would not have had the influence it does if all he did was invent monsters or fantastic words. LOR is a true work of literature. There are many different layers to the story and something in their depth is bound to appeal to anybody. LOR is first of all a Fantasy Adventure story, filled with mighty heroes, strange monsters, fantastic cultures and powerful magic. It is a series filled with a rich history of unpublished works he had been working on. It is an allegorical history of the fall of the feudal society, the rise of industry and the struggle for human rights. It is a reflection of both world wars. Finally, it is a story of Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular. The series was not originally what Tolkien wanted to write. He had been working on the histories and stories of Middle Earth for decades and wanted to use them as the background for what would be the final, and greatest, story of that mythos. The Hobbit, however, was too popular and he was forced to write "another halfling story". In the end, he compromised and adjusted his own ideas to accept the hobbits as major characters. It is for this reason that The Hobbit, even after being substantially re-written, does not fit as smoothly with LOR as one would expect for a "prequel". His original world can be found in "The Simerillian" and other works published after his death by his son Christopher. The Industrial Revolution destroyed a 1000 year culture. The nobility fell from power (Elves leaving Middle Earth), the influence of the guilds was minimized (Dwarves hiding in their caves) and the Church came under siege (Galadriel refusing to leave Lothlorien). At this time, the industrialists (Sauroman) and dictators (Sauron) enslaved the people (Orcs) and threatened to destroy human rights (the Free Peoples Gondor and Rohan). When Aragorn is crowned King, Tolkien was prophesizing the ultimate victory over oppression that happened in the 1980s with the fall of communism. Marx, Steinbeck, HG Wells and other great authors all wrote about certain aspects of this time, but only Tolkien covered the entire 150+ year period. The series was written during WW II, so it is easy to understand why the fears of the Free Peoples come so alive. Tolkien and the people he worked and lived with were experiencing the very same threat themselves. The Christian references in the story are too numerous to list in the limited space of this forum, but it is easy to point out how Jesus (Gandalf), papal authority (Galadriel), Judas (Boramir) and sin (the ring) are portrayed in the series. The LOR is more than just another fantasy adventure story. It presents nearly 200 years of human struggle for rights in a changing world and emphasizes the importance of spirituality in order to win. John Holland-author of The Necklace of Terrersylvanous
by rock-en-roll
03 Dec, 2006
The Return of the King
This is narrated by Rob Inglis. His intonations allow the listener to know who is speaking or thinking at any given moment. Tolkien would be amazed, Rob Inglis has done such an excellent job. The despair and doggedness of Sam and Frodo and the compassion and resolve of Aragorn are conveyed well. The utter craziness of Denethor, the resolve of Eowyn, the nobility and despair of Faramir are brought to life in a way that reading the book can not do. I read the book (4 times) and audio books are the way to go.This is narrated by Rob Inglis. His intonations allow the listener to know who is speaking or thinking at any given moment. Tolkien would be amazed, Rob Inglis has done such an excellent job. The despair and doggedness of Sam and Frodo and the compassion and resolve of Aragorn are conveyed well. The utter craziness of Denethor, the resolve of Eowyn, the nobility and despair of Faramir are brought to life in a way that reading the book can not do. I read the book (4 times) and audio books are the way to go.
by hirak
21 Apr, 2024
Items as described. Quick shipment and nicely packed!
Items as described. Quick shipment and nicely packed!
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by kathysmithcrawford
03 Sep, 2020
Audio of the Lord of the Rings Return of the King.
This is the best of the best. This is a favored audio recording and it is the only unabridged audio recording of the Lord of the Rings Return of the King.
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by salterpacificrr
06 Sep, 2019
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1 disc has a scratch that makes two sections unplayable.
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