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Encaitare · 08-01-2004, 08:53 PM

Good point, Imladris!

Rowling definitely enlarged the fantasy genre, and did popularize it. All I'm saying is that LotR was already established and quite well-known. Aside from expanding the fantasy genre, I don't think she really can be considered that connected to Tolkien.

08-01-2004, 08:53 PM	#7
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Good point, Imladris! Rowling definitely enlarged the fantasy genre, and did popularize it. All I'm saying is that LotR was already established and quite well-known. Aside from expanding the fantasy genre, I don't think she really can be considered that connected to Tolkien.