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      The Two Towers

      by J.R.R. Tolkien
      Published
      Jan 1954
      Main Genre
      Epic Fantasy Epic Fantasy
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      Series
      Lord of the Rings Book 2

      About This Book

      THE WAY OF THE RINGBEARER
      The Fellowship was scattered. Some were bracing hopelessly for war against the ancient evil of Sauron. Some were contending with the treachery of the wizard Saruman. Onl Frodo and Sam were left to take the accursed Ring of Power to be destroyed in Mordor-the dark Kingdom where Sauron was supreme. Their guide was Gollum, deceitful and lust-filled, slave to the corruption of the Ring.

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      Genres & Themes

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      General Fiction Speculative Fiction

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      Epic Fantasy Fantasy

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      Characters & Occupations

      Dragons Elves

      Age Level

      Young Adult / Teens

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