<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhudladion:<BR><STRONG>Furthermore, including a book or any work of art in a genre that is known for uncreativity, cliche, and folly CERTAINLY DOES "demote a book to some lower level of significance or quality".<P>[ December 27, 2001: Message edited by: Rhudladion ]<P>[ December 27, 2001: Message edited by: Rhudladion ]</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>You know what? The above adjectives pretty much apply to most of the genres today! If we don't watch out, the word "literature" itself will become demeaning.<BR>As for Tolkien, maybe after the passing of a few centuries (when none of us, save for the elves among us will still be breathing) he will be reassigned to the "Myth" section.
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