The world has begun to return to normal, and in so doing our heroes begin to realize that the world no longer needs the Ring-bearers. Read more
VI. Chapter 6: Many Partings
All stories must come to an end, and celebrations can’t last forever. Thus, although the hobbits set out with a kingly entourage, their company gradually dwindles to just the four of them and Gandalf. Read more
VI. Chapter 5: The Steward and the King
Now that the war’s over, it’s time to turn to love! Read more
VI. Chapter 4: The Field of Cormallen
With the Ring destroyed, things have turned toward the joyous, but there’s still plenty left to resolve as we enjoy the “happy ending”. Read more
VI. Chapter 3: Mount Doom
On Mount Doom doom shall fall…and Frodo shall fail. Read more
VI. Chapter 1: The Tower of Cirith Ungol
It’s Samwise the Stouthearted to the rescue! Read more
V. Chapter 10: The Black Gate Opens
The doom of Middle-earth approaches… Read more
V. Chapter 8: The Houses of Healing
This chapter illustrates one aspect of The Lord of the Rings which sets it apart from many of its brethren: It commits to showing the arduous process of healing the wounds of war. Read more
V. Chapter 6: The Battle of the Pelennor Fields
Éowyn finally gets her moment of renown (with a little help from Merry), but it still remains to be seen whether she’s truly escaped her “cage”.
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V. Chapter 4: The Siege of Gondor
Despair assails the White Tower from within as inexorably as the hosts of Mordor without. Read more
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