The Lord of the Rings is an epic fantasy trilogy that takes readers on a journey through the magical world of Middle-earth. Set in a time of great peril, the story follows Frodo Baggins and his companions as they embark on a quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the dark lord Sauron. J.R.R. Tolkien's richly imagined world, complex characters, and themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil have made this trilogy a beloved classic.