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***Mithadan*** · 08-07-2001, 06:58 AM

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Re: Why is enigma pretty much tied with maia and earth spiri

Gil, of the entire HoME series, Morgoth's Ring is probably the most interesting and provocative (and to the Canon people the most controversial). In addition to the Athrabeth, there is a section on the customs of the eldar, and a discussion of the "Statute of Finwe" which is essential to truly understanding the sources of the enmity between Feanor and his half-brothers. The book also focuses on the extent of Morgoth's corruption of Arda. Apparently, JRRT at some point decided to work out the reasons why his subcreated world turned out the way it did. The essays it contains were his way of working out perceived inconsistencies and incomplete or undecided storylines. Its a "must read" for anyone interested in the philosophy upon which JRRT based his work.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

08-07-2001, 06:58 AM	#34
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,394	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of Mist Posts: 936</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Why is enigma pretty much tied with maia and earth spiri Gil, of the entire HoME series, Morgoth's Ring is probably the most interesting and provocative (and to the Canon people the most controversial). In addition to the Athrabeth, there is a section on the customs of the eldar, and a discussion of the "Statute of Finwe" which is essential to truly understanding the sources of the enmity between Feanor and his half-brothers. The book also focuses on the extent of Morgoth's corruption of Arda. Apparently, JRRT at some point decided to work out the reasons why his subcreated world turned out the way it did. The essays it contains were his way of working out perceived inconsistencies and incomplete or undecided storylines. Its a "must read" for anyone interested in the philosophy upon which JRRT based his work. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.