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piosenniel · 05-22-2003, 10:19 AM

He did live in this age: born 1892 - died - 1973. He was a philologist, well versed in the use of languages. His writings, edited and carefully re-edited many times, reflect exactly the sort of language and phrasings he wished to use.

The Hobbit was published in 1937.
The Lord of the Rings was published in 1954 - 1955.

World War I began in 1914.
World War II began in 1939, lasted 'til 1945.
Viet Nam Conflict began in 1945, lasted 'til 1973.

*Perhaps you should define exactly what you mean by "this age".

[ May 22, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

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piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	He did live in this age: born 1892 - died - 1973. He was a philologist, well versed in the use of languages. His writings, edited and carefully re-edited many times, reflect exactly the sort of language and phrasings he wished to use. The Hobbit was published in 1937. The Lord of the Rings was published in 1954 - 1955. World War I began in 1914. World War II began in 1939, lasted 'til 1945. Viet Nam Conflict began in 1945, lasted 'til 1973. *Perhaps you should define exactly what you mean by "this age". [ May 22, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.