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Lalaith · 06-25-2004, 04:55 AM

Thanks Mr Saucepanman, I had a feeling we'd talked about this before...but I must say this is one of the things I love about Tolkien, these little throwaway lines which hint at hidden historical texture. It's what helps make Middle Earth feel such a real place.

06-25-2004, 04:55 AM	#5
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Thanks Mr Saucepanman, I had a feeling we'd talked about this before...but I must say this is one of the things I love about Tolkien, these little throwaway lines which hint at hidden historical texture. It's what helps make Middle Earth feel such a real place.