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Tento knižní soubor obsahuje tři klíčové díla J. R. R. Tolkiena, která se odehrávají ve fiktivním světě Středozemě. V "Hobitovi" sledujeme dobrodružství hobita Bilba Pytlíka, který se zaplete do výpravy s trpaslíky a čarodějem Gandalfem, aby získali zpět trpasličí království a poklad střežený drakem Smaugem. Příběh se zaměřuje na témata odhodlání, přátelství a odvahy. "Silmárilion" podává komplexní přehled o stvoření Středozemě a jejích mytologických postavách, včetně Valar a Maiar. Děj se soustředí na konflikty mezi dobrem a zlem, přičemž klíčovými prvky jsou silmarily, kouzelné klenoty, které vyvolávají vášnivé spory a tragédie. Trilogie "Pán prstenů" sleduje osudy Frodona Pytlíka, který se vydává na nebezpečnou cestu, aby zničil Jeden prsten, mocný artefakt, který ohrožuje celou Středozem. Spolu s přáteli a spojenci, včetně Aragorna, Legolase a Gimliho, čelí mnoha překážkám a nepřátelům, což podtrhuje témata přátelství, oběti a naděje. Celý soubor nabízí hluboký pohled na Tolkiena's svět, jeho postavy a složité příběhy, které zkoumají univerzální lidské hodnoty a konflikty.

Contains all three volumes of Tolkien's fantasy classic recently voted all time favourite book by the customers of A & R Australia.

The armies of the Dark Lord are massing as his evil shadow spreads ever wider. Men, dwarves, elves and ents unite forces to do battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring.

The opening novel of The Lord of the Rings—the greatest fantasy epic of all time—which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read The dark, fearsome Ringwraiths are searching for a Hobbit. Frodo Baggins knows that they are seeking him and the Ring he bears—the Ring of Power that will enable evil Sauron to destroy all that is good in Middle-earth. Now it is up to Frodo and his faithful servant, Sam, with a small band of companions, to carry the Ring to the one place it can be destroyed: Mount Doom, in the very center of Sauron’s realm.

Čtvrtý případ středověkého detektiva, benediktinského mnicha Cadfaela. Je předvečer svátku svatého Petra. Do Shrewsbury se sjíždějí kupci z Anglie a Walesu na věhlasný jarmark, který opatství pořádá každý rok a nad nímž má záštitu sám král Štěpán...

Po Velikonocích v roce 1140 zažije klášter vzrušení: svatebčané ze zlatníkova domu tu chtějí zlynčovat potulného kejklíře. Opat Radulfus samozvaný soud přeruší a uprchlíkovi udělí azyl. Navíc pověří Cadfaela, aby vyšetřil okolnosti údajného zločinu. Stopy vedou do zlatníkova domu a Cadfael si po vraždě zlatníkova nájemníka musí pospíšit, aby zabránil spáchání další, ještě bestiálnější vraždy.

Features a tale of adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit. Encounters with trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves, giant spiders, and conversations with the dragon, are just some of the adventures that befall Bilbo. This is a new paperback edition of JRR Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece, "The Hobbit". "The Hobbit" is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar. Encounters with trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, Smaug, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of Five Armies are just some of the adventures that befall Bilbo. Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children's fiction. Written by Professor Tolkien for his own children, "The Hobbit" met with instant critical acclaim when published.

This superb map will take you straight to the heart of J.R.R. Tolkien's mythical world of Middle-earth. Redrawn by artist John Howe from the original map created by Christopher Tolkien, it is beautifully decorated with scenes from The Lord of the Rings. The map shows how the geography created in such meticulous detail by J.R.R. Tolkien is central to an understanding of his books. It comes with an illustrated explanatory booklet written by Brian Sibley, creator of the highly successful radio dramatisation of The Lord of the Rings.

A beautiful illustrated boxed set collecting the two most popular Tolkien hardbacks -- the Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and the 60th Anniversary edition of The Hobbit, both illustrated by Alan Lee. Since they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have been two books people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, these works of sweeping fantasy have touched the hearts of young and old alike. Between them, nearly 100 million copies have been sold around the world. And no editions have proved more popular than the two that were illustrated by award-winning artist, Alan Lee -- the Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and the 60th Anniversary edition of The Hobbit. Now, for the first time, these two beautifully illustrated hardbacks have been collected together into one deluxe boxed set. Readers will be able to follow the complete story of the Hobbits and their part in the quest for the Ring -- beginning with Bilbo's fateful visit from Gandalf and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom -- while also enjoying over seventy full-page colour paintings and numerous illustrations which acco