Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
J. R. R. Tolkien(Author)
HarperCollins (Publisher)
Published on 17. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-00-720359-8 (ISBN)
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Description
The Two Towers is the second part of JRR Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. This 50th anniversary edition features special packaging and is the first paperback edition to include the definitive edition of the text. Impossible to describe in a few words, JRR Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. Tolkien created a vast new mythology in an invented world which has proved timeless in its appeal. Now, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first publication, the text has been fully restored with almost 400 corrections - with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien - making it the definitive version of the text, and as close as possible to the version that J.R.R. Tolkien wanted. In addition to now having the definitive version of the text, this paperback features special packaging to commemorate the golden anniversary of the Nation's Big Read.
Reviews / Votes
'Tolkien's invention of strange peoples, curious incidents, miraculous doings, is poured out in this second volume of his trilogy as exuberantly and convincingly in a dreamlike way, as ever. As the story goes on the world of the Ring grows more vast and mysterious and crowded with curious figures, horrible, delightful or comic. The story itself is superb.' Observer 'Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.' Sunday TelegraphMore details
Edition
50th Anniversary ed
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Paperback (UK-A)
Illustrations
Illustrations, map
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
230 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-720359-8 (9780007203598)
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New editions

J.R.R. Tolkien
The Two Towers/The Lord of the Rings 2.
Book
01/1999
HarperCollins
€11.50
Available immediately
Previous edition

J.R.R. Tolkien
The Two Towers/The Lord of the Rings 2.
Book
01/1999
HarperCollins
€11.50
Available immediately
Person
J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.