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Marileangorifurnimaluim · 05-29-2002, 02:36 PM

I don't believe there is an undercurrent of chronological snobbery in Kalessin's observation of the emphasis placed on duty and nobility by birth (..said Marileangorifurnimaluim, who is, by-the-way, on her 30th reading of the LotR and first read it 21 years ago, speaking of chronological snobbery [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] ). It is there, and consciously so, and no less valid for having been observed.

Chronological Snobbery does not have quite the lofty appeal it once did, as the LotR has held the popular imagination for fifty years, thus clearly can no longer be considered to be an example of an 'outmoded' ideal. Rather it has edged up in snob circles to 'romantic' idealism. Still sniffed at, of course. As the language and cultural framework that held the LotR begins to unwind, it will be interesting to see where it floats in hallowed ivory halls of such distinguished opinion. No doubt when it can no longer be read at all, save with a degree in ancient languages, it will be held in very high regard.

-Maril [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

05-29-2002, 02:36 PM	#82
Marileangorifurnimaluim Eerie Forest Spectre Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Buried in scrolls of fanfiction Posts: 798	I don't believe there is an undercurrent of chronological snobbery in Kalessin's observation of the emphasis placed on duty and nobility by birth (..said Marileangorifurnimaluim, who is, by-the-way, on her 30th reading of the LotR and first read it 21 years ago, speaking of chronological snobbery [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] ). It is there, and consciously so, and no less valid for having been observed. Chronological Snobbery does not have quite the lofty appeal it once did, as the LotR has held the popular imagination for fifty years, thus clearly can no longer be considered to be an example of an 'outmoded' ideal. Rather it has edged up in snob circles to 'romantic' idealism. Still sniffed at, of course. As the language and cultural framework that held the LotR begins to unwind, it will be interesting to see where it floats in hallowed ivory halls of such distinguished opinion. No doubt when it can no longer be read at all, save with a degree in ancient languages, it will be held in very high regard. -Maril [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Deserves death! I daresay he does... And some die that deserve life. Can you give it to them?