[Eorl of Rohan]

Originally Posted by Aiwendil

But I must say that I've never seen any particular similarity or connection between the works of the two.

There must be something. It seems that I am not the only one who loves those two authors, even those (like me) who ONLY likes these two authors and no one else. I can't quite put my finger on it - but still. Maybe it is the combination of all the comments of similarity between the two.

I'd say that Asimov's interest was primarily in society whereas Tolkien's was in history.

Er, to quote Asimov, "I am not sure I can handle a heavily sociological story."

In a way the Foundation series ARE simplistic - it was written when Asimov was still in college. However, it doesn't mean that they aren't great. I still like the 'Caves of Steel', however. Best book Asimov wrote, in my opinion.