Yes, of course JRRT is a master of escapism - but the question is 'Is this benefic?' For intance, for lots of people, myself included, it's like an addiction. Escapism - evading from reality -in itself can prove a dangerous drug.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'll go smoke some Tolkien! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
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And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.
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