Was Tolkien Depressed? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eowyn of Ithilien · 07-27-2002, 07:05 AM

I agree with much of what Lush and the Nazgul said...don't fret, I'll try not to repeat too much of it
Many have asked whether it's possible to be an intellectual and yet escape depression, as intellect reveals to a great extent the pain and suffering of this world; the apparent futility of life and love.
Perhaps the greatest test of "intellect" is whether one is able to pick the rays of light among the clowds?

07-27-2002, 07:05 AM	#30
Eowyn of Ithilien Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 277	I agree with much of what Lush and the Nazgul said...don't fret, I'll try not to repeat too much of it Many have asked whether it's possible to be an intellectual and yet escape depression, as intellect reveals to a great extent the pain and suffering of this world; the apparent futility of life and love. Perhaps the greatest test of "intellect" is whether one is able to pick the rays of light among the clowds? __________________ But of bliss and glad life there is little to be said, before it ends; as works fair and wonderful, while still they endure for eyes to see, are their own record, and only when they are in peril or broken for ever do they pass into song.

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