The Fellowship of the Ring

Summary

«The Fellowship of the Ring» is the first part of the epic trilogy «The Lord of the Rings», written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. The book narrates the beginning of the adventures of Frodo Baggins, a young hobbit from the Shire, who unexpectedly becomes the bearer of the One Ring—a powerful artifact that belonged to the dark lord Sauron. On the advice of the wizard Gandalf, Frodo embarks on a perilous journey to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom, to prevent it from falling into Sauron's hands, which would lead to the downfall of all Middle-earth under his cruel dominion. Accompanying Frodo are his hobbit friends—Sam, Merry, and Pippin—as well as representatives of other races of Middle-earth: the man Aragorn, the dwarf Gimli, the elf Legolas, and the man Boromir. Together, they form the Fellowship of the Ring, whose purpose is to support Frodo in his mission. Throughout their journey, they face numerous dangers such as orcs, wolves, and betrayal, while the fellowship itself encounters division and challenging trials, testing their friendship and commitment to the cause.