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Originally Posted by davem
It certainly doesn't take place in the same Middle-earth as LotR - apart from the basic geography being similar. (emphasis added)
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This must be some strange use of the word "similar" that I have not encountered before. Either that or you meant to type "identical" and hit the wrong keys.
Of course
The Hobbit takes place in the same Middle-earth as LotR. The characters and events of LotR tell us so.
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The general argument seems to be that because LotR began as a sequel to TH, makes use (only in reference though) to the geography of TH & is referred to in it then TH must be included.
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Seems pretty watertight to me. You, on the other hand, have only offered in evidence the different style and mood to support excluding it.