Summary

Frodo Baggins, Bilbo’s nephew, inherits the One Ring, a powerful artifact forged by the Dark

Lord Sauron to control all of Middle-earth. The story begins with Frodo’s peaceful life in the

Shire, but he soon learns that the Ring must be destroyed to prevent Sauron from conquering the

world. Gandalf the wizard advises him to take the Ring to Rivendell, where a council is held to

decide the best course of action. A fellowship of nine members, including Aragorn (a ranger),

Legolas (an elf), Gimli (a dwarf), Boromir (a man), and Frodo’s loyal friends Sam, Merry, and

Pippin, is formed to undertake the perilous journey to Mount Doom, where the Ring must be

destroyed. The journey is fraught with dangers, including the betrayal of Boromir and the loss of

Gandalf to the depths of Moria. The novel sets the stage for the epic struggle against Sauron.