Данная книга, по-моему, в представлении не нуждается. Ярчайшее явление в литературе двадцатого века, перевернувшее все представления о ее возможностях и, фактически, создавшее новый жанр – фэнтэзи.Для кого-то эта книга стала философией жизни, для кого-то просто красивой сказкой, многих вдохновила на творчество. И никто после прочтения не оставался равнодушным к этой книге.
Книга, заслуженно считающаяся одной из вершин мировой литературы. Именно она разворачивает перед читателем историю Арды – мира Средиземья – во всей ее красе и величественности. Множество темных моментов «Властелина Колец» проясняются после прочтения этой книги.Книга обязательна к прочтению :)
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 his skill as a burglar.Encounters with trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, Smaug the Magnificent, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of the Five Armies are some of the adventures that befall Bilbo. But there are lighter moments as well: good fellowship, welcome meals, laughter and song.Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children’s fiction. Written for Professor Tolkien’s own children, The Hobbit met with instant acclaim when published. It is a complete and marvellous tale in itself, but it also forms a prelude to The Lord of the Rings.‘One of the most influential books of our generation’.
The Silmarillion is J.R.R. Tolkien's tragic, operatic history of the First Age of Middle-Earth, essential background material for serious readers of the classic Lord of the Rings saga. Tolkien's work sets the standard for fantasy, and this audio version of the "Bible of Middle-Earth" does The Silmarillion justice. Martin Shaw's reading is grave and resonant, conveying all the powerful events and emotions that shaped elven and human history long before Bilbo, Frodo, Gandalf and all the rest embarked on their quests. Beginning with the Music of the Ainur, The Silmarillion tells a tale of the Elder Days, ...
