The Lord of the Rings, Among Others is a popular fantasy novel series written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published in three volumes between 1954 and 1955. The series is often referred to as a TRILOGY, which is a set of three related works. The term 'TRILOGY' is derived from the Greek word 'trilogia, ' meaning 'THREEFOLD.' The Lord of the Rings, Among Others is considered one of the most influential works of fantasy literature of all time.