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The Return of the King

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
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Here is the original American full dramatization, as broadcast on National Public Radio.

War rages in the west, a titanic battle of will and strategy between the great wizard Gandalf and Sauron, the dark lord. Meanwhile, eastward in Mordor, Frodo and Sam approach the end of their improbable quest, bearing the One Ring ever closer to the Cracks of Doom, and to a final confrontation with the very essence of evil.

They're precious! Listen to all of our classic NPR dramatizations of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series:

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  • The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatized)
  • The Two Towers (Dramatized)
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    Excellent performance. This is an abridged radio program rather than the full book but an excellent listen

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    such an outstanding book. I never have time to read because of work but this was a great experience. 10/10 would listen to again.

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    "The Hobbit (Dramatized)" and "the Lord of the Rings (Dramatized)" were the first books I bought through Audible. I'd heard this recounting on the radio and owned cassettes of them back in the 70's and was eager to rehear them in this format - which I have done several times.
    I've been a fan of the good Professor's books since the mid 60's and account this rendition to be a VERY close "second" to the books, themselves, and the unabridged rendition now available!
    They are an excellent telling and well worth purchasing!

    An excellent rendition!

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    Love it! You cant ask for a better ending for all the members of the fellowship

    The Perfect Ending

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    I just love the way they do it enjoy it alot and have bin listening to this for years

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