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Lord of Angmar · 07-26-2003, 05:48 PM

Once in a while, I feel that a topic comes a long which does an injustice to Professor Tolkien and his works. The Master himself said that he did not wish for readers to dissect his plot thusly, since he felt that it would take away the measure of mystique and reality that is what (in my humble opinion) makes him one of the great authors of all time.

While I feel strongly that the philosophical underlyings and the Catholic and moral values that are reflected in Tolkien's works can and should be discussed (and the Barrow Downs is the best place to do it [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ), I strongly dislike debating the finer points of Tolkien's work, whose discussion I feel leads to a decline in the value of the story as it has been too thoroughly picked apart.

Sorry to rant, I did not mean to disrespect anyone who feels differently (and I'm sure there are many of you [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]).

[ July 26, 2003: Message edited by: Lord of Angmar ]

07-26-2003, 05:48 PM	#5
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	Once in a while, I feel that a topic comes a long which does an injustice to Professor Tolkien and his works. The Master himself said that he did not wish for readers to dissect his plot thusly, since he felt that it would take away the measure of mystique and reality that is what (in my humble opinion) makes him one of the great authors of all time. While I feel strongly that the philosophical underlyings and the Catholic and moral values that are reflected in Tolkien's works can and should be discussed (and the Barrow Downs is the best place to do it [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ), I strongly dislike debating the finer points of Tolkien's work, whose discussion I feel leads to a decline in the value of the story as it has been too thoroughly picked apart. Sorry to rant, I did not mean to disrespect anyone who feels differently (and I'm sure there are many of you [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]). [ July 26, 2003: Message edited by: Lord of Angmar ] __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.