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***The Barrow-Wight*** · 02-20-2001, 06:35 AM

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Re: Mistake

BilboFrodo, actually you are right and wrong (no caps). The Lord of the Rings has been published in three separate books (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King) since its first edition. So there really are three books. <img src=smile.gif ALT="

"> The error many people make is to call these three books a trilogy, which would mean three books telling different but related tales.

CLARIFICATION:
The Lord of the Rings was artificially divided into three volumes (books) for publishing reasons. Though the division was artifical, there are still three physical books (listed above). Because each volume is but a part of one whole story and not a sequel or prequel to the other volumes, the three books may not be considered a triliogy.

The Barrow-Wight (RKittle)
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02-20-2001, 06:35 AM	#11
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wraith of Angmar Posts: 1897</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Mistake BilboFrodo, actually you are right and wrong (no caps). The Lord of the Rings has been published in three separate books (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King) since its first edition. So there really are three books. <img src=smile.gif ALT=""> The error many people make is to call these three books a trilogy, which would mean three books telling different but related tales. CLARIFICATION: The Lord of the Rings was artificially divided into three volumes (books) for publishing reasons. Though the division was artifical, there are still three physical books (listed above). Because each volume is but a part of one whole story and not a sequel or prequel to the other volumes, the three books may not be considered a triliogy. The Barrow-Wight (RKittle) <font size="2">I usually haunt http://www.barrowdowns.comThe Barrow-Downs</a> and The Barrow-Downs http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgiMiddle-Earth Discussion Board</a>.</p>Edited by: <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000002>RKittle</A>  <IMG SRC=http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/oneringicon.gif BORDER=0 WIDTH=10 HEIGHT=10> at: 2/20/01 7:56:54 am __________________ The Barrow-Wight