The Fellowship of the Ring (novel)

*The Fellowship of the Ring* is the first volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy. It follows a diverse group of characters who unite to destroy a powerful, evil ring created by the dark lord Sauron. The ring corrupts and endangers Middle-earth, so the heroes embark on a perilous journey to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle between good and evil, setting the stage for an epic saga of heroism and sacrifice.