The Lord of the Rings is a fantasy epic written by J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows the journey of Frodo Baggins, a hobbit tasked with destroying the One Ring and saving Middle-earth from the dark lord Sauron. The book is renowned for its rich world-building, complex characters, and epic storytelling. The Lord of the Rings has had a profound impact on the fantasy genre and is considered a masterpiece of modern literature.
