David Day: Literary Burglar? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tarien Ithil · 10-05-2003, 12:14 AM

Good day!

I have heard that David Day’s books are not exactly true to Tolkien’s work and that he makes up most of what he writes as he goes along. Telchar has shared this with me and I have expressed my opinion (I do disagree), because I have one of Day’s Tolkien companions and I don’t see any flaws. But I wanted to know some of your opinions on David Day, just to see if his work isn’t entirely correct.

Is he really a literary burglar?

Or are his books useful guides to Tolkien’s world?

From what I know, students studying Tolkien at university and college use David Day’s books for their learning.

Best,

Tarien [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

10-05-2003, 12:14 AM	#1
Tarien Ithil Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the Shade of a Tree Posts: 253	David Day: Literary Burglar? Good day! I have heard that David Day’s books are not exactly true to Tolkien’s work and that he makes up most of what he writes as he goes along. Telchar has shared this with me and I have expressed my opinion (I do disagree), because I have one of Day’s Tolkien companions and I don’t see any flaws. But I wanted to know some of your opinions on David Day, just to see if his work isn’t entirely correct. Is he really a literary burglar? Or are his books useful guides to Tolkien’s world? From what I know, students studying Tolkien at university and college use David Day’s books for their learning. Best, Tarien [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ “The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.” – Sunday Times Crickhollow