John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is considered one of the most famous English writers of the middle of XX century and critics often call him the father of fantasy. He was a professor of English language and literature in Oxford and that affected immensely the high style and sophistication of his famous novels. J.R.R. Tolkien elaborated on every detail of his imaginary world. The geography of Arda and Middle-Earth, where the action of the novels takes place, is described in many maps and appendixes to the books. Fans of "The Lord of the Rings” learn languages of elves, dwarves and men thanks to detailed grammar and vocabulary, provided by Tolkien. To sum it up, the author created something much more than a book or fairytale, he created a whole new world. The last book of "The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, "The Return of the King” is dedicated to the most epic battles Middle-Earth witnessed in the Third Era. The power and will of free men of the west concentrates in the last effort to stand against the dark armies of Sauron, while all hope turns to Frodo and Sam, who carry the ring to the Doom Mountain. Listen online to audiobook "The Return of the King” to discover the final of the most epic story of XX century.
