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Child of the 7th Age · 05-31-2002, 11:20 AM

Banazir --

I have a copy of the book which you mention. It does contain Sale's essay on Frodo. Yes, I have found his writing helpful. It is quite lengthy, pp. 247-88.

He deals with a great many different themes: the triangular relationship between Sam, Gollum and Frodo; Sam and Frodo's relationship, including the question of how "equal" they are; the unique role of the hobbits in the narrative in helping us learn things through their eyes.; and most importantly what type of hero Frodo was.

Sale also has a book on 3 modern heroes in literature and one of them is Frodo. I don't know if this just includes the same stuff as the essay or if it has more information on Frodo.

This book also has other interesting essays as well., e.g. Marian Zimmer Bradley, Men, halflings and hero worship.

I bought the book on e-bay for about $10.

Let me know if you need more info. Though I won't be back on the computer till sunday..

sharon, the 7th age hobbit

05-31-2002, 11:20 AM	#2
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Banazir -- I have a copy of the book which you mention. It does contain Sale's essay on Frodo. Yes, I have found his writing helpful. It is quite lengthy, pp. 247-88. He deals with a great many different themes: the triangular relationship between Sam, Gollum and Frodo; Sam and Frodo's relationship, including the question of how "equal" they are; the unique role of the hobbits in the narrative in helping us learn things through their eyes.; and most importantly what type of hero Frodo was. Sale also has a book on 3 modern heroes in literature and one of them is Frodo. I don't know if this just includes the same stuff as the essay or if it has more information on Frodo. This book also has other interesting essays as well., e.g. Marian Zimmer Bradley, Men, halflings and hero worship. I bought the book on e-bay for about $10. Let me know if you need more info. Though I won't be back on the computer till sunday.. sharon, the 7th age hobbit __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.