"First Publication: November 11, 1954
Published by: George Allen and Unwin (UK)
Published the same year as the first of the LotR volumes, this is a continuation of the book, obviously, and in similar vein as the original, received both positive and negative reviews. There was some debate by Tolkien himself whether the title referred to Orthanc and Barad-Dur, Minas Tirith and Barad-Dur, or Orthanc and Cirith Ungol. In the end, however, he chose to go with Minas Morgul and Orthanc. That is quite i"
"The Balrog
Hard to say which is more horrifying, the Balrog, or Shelob, the giant spider (or Ungoliant, from The Silmarillion). Out of a desire not to repeat an author twice, this lister chose the Balrog and left Shelob off. Giant spiders are definitely not anyone’s idea of something to hug. But the Balrog is a gigantic demon that can shroud itself in undying fire, and wields a massive flaming whip, and a gargantuan flaming sword. It has claws of steel, and may have huge, bat-like wings of da"