Posted: August 09, 1999 at 04:06:37: by Neithan
: Here's a critique of Tolkien's work from the supposed viewpoint of one who has just discovered our favorite author. I think it's hilarious. And it IS a joke, so don't get in a lather over it. It's reminiscent of the woman who had never read Shakespeare and finally got to see several of his more popular palys. Afterward she was asked how she liked Shakespeare now that she had finally seen some of his work. She replied, "He's all right I guess, but very cliche."On a similar note, there is a book called "Guide to Fantasy" (I think) I can get the entire title from a friend, it takes up all the cliches of fantasy books (and, coincidentally, roleplaying) Tolkien is actually covered by a surprising lot of them (being the "godfather" of fantasy with numerous bad clones). Anglo-Saxon Cossacks, is just one example (there is then a description of these). Anyway, it is an amusing book that can provide enlightenment and fun.
;-) Palle
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