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Originally Posted by Mansun
And there's the opportunity that arises for any Tolkein fan. Why not use this as motivation to write a novel comparable to the Lord of the Rings? If someone who has the talent & desire, as well as imagination, then a tale about a quest to do some great deed by a small unknown would indeed become very popular. THough for it to last, it indeed would have to be of enormous quality & of literacy.
I have thought about doing so in the past, but as I am only 23 & time on my hands, it can wait a little longer . . .
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It's rather like Aule's imitation of Illuvatar that resulted in the Dwarves.
I'd say that imitation as a form of compliment and respect is canon.