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Old 03-08-2001, 08:05 PM   #9
Oliphaunt
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Redwall

I was a big Redwall fan a few years back and I read on a FAQ to Brian Jacques (the author) that he had never read Tolkien, and I think it reflects more of the King Arthur legends than anything (hero, special sword, etc). But if you're looking for good fantasy lit, try to get your hands on some George Macdonald. He was pre-Tolkien, which is an accomplishment few fantasy writers can claim. It's really refreshing. Fantasy without a quest or even elves! A few of his books have goblins that are a lot like the goblins in the hobbit, but you can't claim George Macdonald copied JRRT.

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