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The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatized)

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

In the ancient lands of Middle-earth, a place of elves and dwarves, Orcs and wizards, the darkest evil and the brightest good, a hobbit named Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous quest: to carry the One Ring, ruler of all the Rings of Power, into the shadowy land of Mordor and destroy it in the fires where it was forged.

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

  • The Hobbit (Dramatized)
  • The Two Towers (Dramatized)
  • The Return of the King (Dramatized)
  • ©1979, 1994 Christopher R. Tolkien, Michael H.R. Tolkien, John F.R. Tolkien, and Priscilla M.A.R. Tolkien (P)1979, 1994 HighBridge Company

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    Fun listen, but not whole story

    I enjoyed it as a whole, but was bummed that so much of the actual book was left out.

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    Awesome

    It was a great book to listen to.
    Great just fantastic, you guys should listen to the book.

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    Very enjoyable

    As a fan of Tolkien's work on Middle Earth and Arda I enjoyed very much this book despite of some of the cringe worthy moments on regards to voice acting. There's not much to say about it, it's just a weirdly acted piece of classic literature.

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    amazing

    love radio shows this really works on the imagination quite well for all fans

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    Not the Book Reading - be forewarned..

    Where does The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatized) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Was on a long road trip with my son; it was a nice diversion - but it was NOT the book as written. It is a radio show version of the book and there is some diversion from the original. If what you are looking it the actual reading of same (which we were) this is not the right download.

    What other book might you compare The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatized) to and why?

    The Fellowship of the Ring, as written - because the interpretation of the story for the drama leaves some important content out.

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    Great book

    This is classic fantasy at its greatest. I've listened to several versions of the Lord of the Rings, and I like them all, this one included. If you haven't read the books or you've only seen the movies, then do yourself a favor and listen or read the books.

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    An excellent rendition!

    "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!

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    We love this version of Lord of the Rings

    My husband and I listen to before bed its like having a bedtime story that never gets old

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    NAMES!

    Get the pronunciation of the names right, please! Otherwise a very entertaining dramatization of an excellent story.

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    fantastic, too short

    it is too short the acting is wonderful, but so many important details are missing. I am disappointed I didn't realize this before purchasing

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