Diamond18, I like your idea of Tolkien sequestering his non-human races in order to retroactively explain their non-existance in our world. I think his separation of races came less from his own social/political beliefs than from the necessities of building a myth that was internally consistent. This would explain the Hobbits and Woses nicely.
Bethberry, I'm sorry, but I don't understand your addendum. Could you explain?
Mark12_30, that article was very interesting and gave me a lot to think about. It was nice to hear from someone who understands both sides.
-Lily
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