Володар перснів. Братство персня. Книга 1

Although the novel is known to most readers as a trilogy, Tolkien intended it as the first volume in a two-volume set, with The Silmarillion as the second book. However, when Tolkien submitted the first book, The Lord of the Rings, for economic reasons, it was decided to print it in three volumes during 1954-1955. Since then, the book has been reprinted several times and translated into many languages, making it one of the most popular and influential literary works. works of the 20th century.