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another summary for my own sanity-- not intended to stall discussion
SO... issues raised so far:
Canon:
levels of 'canonicity' for original Tolkien work:
(A) Tolkien's Original published works in his lifetime. Most agree on this.
(B) Tolkien's Original works whether published or not. Hotly debated in terms of timeline and "final word".
(C) Letters. Also hotly debated. C7A: Use to clarify author's intent when stated.
"Legendarium": Definition? and how it differs from "canon"? I'm fuzzy on this
Individual reader's interpretation upon first reading
Individual readers' application
~*~*~ enchantment ~*~*~ ... wonder, eucatastrophe, Perilous Realm.
Analysis based on research into Legendarium as a whole
Does Analysis hinder enchantment? When & why, or is degradation of enchantment by analysis also an individualised response?
Regarding historia or derived myth:
Fan fiction/ RPG which faithfully extends legendarium.
Criteria? Qualifications?
Board of judges to be appointed by... whom?
Ratified by what method?
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.
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