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Forum: The Books 04-24-2009, 03:13 PM
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Posted By Aelfwine
I agree that Homer and Tolkien wrote within the...

I agree that Homer and Tolkien wrote within the same general genre; both wrote mythologies, though Homer's work apparently romanticized real life events (or at least some historiams believe). They...
Forum: The Books 04-23-2009, 03:36 PM
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Posted By Aelfwine
Morthoron has headed in the right direction. ...

Morthoron has headed in the right direction. Tolkien is not indecipherable, dull, depressing, dated, brutal or objectionable. And it is suitable and accessible to a wide age demographic.

But...
Forum: The Books 04-21-2009, 09:16 AM
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Posted By Aelfwine
Sting I like your signature, Kuruharan. It strikes a...

I like your signature, Kuruharan. It strikes a "chord" with me.

As I expected, and this is not a criticism, I see much discussion about "what" everyone's chord is rather than "why" Tolkien...
Forum: The Books 04-19-2009, 07:15 PM
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Posted By Aelfwine
Question Why Tolkien?

At the turn of the millenium, many lists appeared ranking the best books of the past century. Many critics disputed LoTR's worthiness to appear anywhere near the top of such lists. Many would not...
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