Il Signore degli Anelli: riassunto in inglese

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"The Lord of the Rings" is a high-fantasy epic novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien, originally published in three volumes between 1954 and 1955. The narrative is set in the fictional world of Middle-earth and is a continuation of Tolkien's earlier work, "The Hobbit." The story is broadly divided into three parts: "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers," and "The Return of the King."

The tale begins in the Shire, a peaceful region inhabited by Hobbits. Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit who had previously acquired a magical ring during the events of "The Hobbit," passes the ring to his younger cousin Frodo. It is quickly revealed that this is the One Ring, forged by the Dark Lord Sauron to dominate the other Rings of Power and control Middle-earth.

On the advice of the wizard Gandalf, Frodo sets out on a perilous journey to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom, where it was forged. He is joined by his friends Samwise Gamgee, Meriadoc Brandybuck (Merry), and Peregrin Took (Pippin). Along the way, they form the Fellowship of the Ring, which includes Aragorn (a ranger and the heir of the ancient kings), Legolas (an Elf), Gimli (a Dwarf), Boromir (a human warrior from the kingdom of Gondor), and Gandalf.

The Fellowship faces numerous challenges, including traversing the mines of Moria where Gandalf falls while battling a Balrog, and passing through the elven realm of Lothlórien. They are eventually divided by an Orc attack and the betrayal of Boromir, who attempts to take the Ring from Frodo.

Frodo and Sam continue the journey to Mordor alone, while Merry and Pippin are captured by Orcs but manage to escape into the forest of Fangorn, where they encounter Treebeard, the leader of the Ents. The Ents decide to march on Isengard, where the corrupted wizard Saruman, who desires the Ring for himself, has created an army of Uruk-hai. Meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli pursue the captured Hobbits and eventually reunite with Gandalf, now resurrected as Gandalf the White.

Gandalf and the others aid the kingdom of Rohan, which is under siege from Saruman's forces. They win a significant battle at Helm's Deep, and the Ents subsequently destroy Saruman's stronghold at Isengard. Concurrently, Frodo and Sam are guided by Sméagol (also known as Gollum), the Ring's former owner, who oscillates between loyalty and treachery.

As Frodo and Sam inch closer to Mordor, they are captured by Faramir, Boromir's brother, but eventually released. Gollum betrays them, leading Frodo into the lair of the giant spider Shelob. Frodo is incapacitated, but Sam fends off Shelob and rescues him. The two Hobbits finally reach Mount Doom, where Frodo, overwhelmed by the Ring's power, claims it for himself. However, Gollum, in a final struggle, bites off Frodo's finger and ultimately falls into the fire with the Ring, destroying it and Sauron in the process.

In the aftermath, Aragorn is crowned king of Gondor and marries Arwen, an Elven princess. The Hobbits return to the Shire, discovering it corrupted by Saruman and his lackey Wormtongue. They lead a rebellion to reclaim their home, symbolizing their growth and the influence of their journey, a subplot known as the "Scouring of the Shire."

As the age of men begins, the Elves, Gandalf, and the ring-bearers take a ship to the Undying Lands, signaling the end of the era of magic in Middle-earth. Sam returns to the Shire, marries Rosie Cotton, and after many years, he writes down the story of the Ring in the Red Book of Westmarch, completing the circle.

"The Lord of the Rings" is not just a tale of adventure but also a rich tapestry of themes including friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil. Rich in mythology and interwoven with complex characters, Tolkien's work has had an enduring impact on literature, leading to numerous adaptations, including the highly acclaimed film series directed by Peter Jackson.