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The Lord of the Rings
‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a landmark fantasy franchise based on JRR Tolkien’s epic novel, first published in three volumes between 1954 and 1955. Set in Middle-earth, the story follows Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship as they attempt to destroy the One Ring and defeat the dark lord Sauron.
Tolkien’s work became one of the most influential fantasy stories ever written, shaping modern literature, gaming, music and cinema. Its cultural reach expanded enormously through Peter Jackson’s acclaimed film trilogy, released between 2001 and 2003, which won 17 Academy Awards and brought Middle-earth to a global cinema audience. The franchise remains one of the defining works of modern fantasy.
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'The Lord of the Rings' is an epic fantasy story by JRR Tolkien, later adapted into a highly successful film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson.
Peter Jackson's main 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy consists of three films: 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King'.
'The Lord of the Rings' was written by English author and scholar JRR Tolkien.