The Lord of the Rings is a fantasy epic written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Set in the fictional world of Middle-earth, the story follows Frodo Baggins and his companions as they embark on a perilous journey to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron. With its epic scope, intricate mythology, and themes of heroism and sacrifice, The Lord of the Rings has become a seminal work in the fantasy genre.