Explanation, anyone? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lush · 02-27-2003, 02:04 PM

Yes, H.C., du hast recht. It was Tolkien's aim to present his work as a sort of "found" ancient text. He succeeded, and that's what makes up a whole lot of the books' charm.

At the same time, I am not quite sure as to what we are discussing on this thread.

Dwarves? Well, they did fade, that's what the author said.

Whether or not Elves are/were real?...Not going to touch that one for now.

Whether or not Tolkien wanted to present Middle Earth as a completely removed sphere of existence, or, indeed, what occured before recorded history? I would argue for the latter, stressing again that I personally view this as a work of fiction, if that's even an issue.

*Confused*

02-27-2003, 02:04 PM	#20
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Yes, H.C., du hast recht. It was Tolkien's aim to present his work as a sort of "found" ancient text. He succeeded, and that's what makes up a whole lot of the books' charm. At the same time, I am not quite sure as to what we are discussing on this thread. Dwarves? Well, they did fade, that's what the author said. Whether or not Elves are/were real?...Not going to touch that one for now. Whether or not Tolkien wanted to present Middle Earth as a completely removed sphere of existence, or, indeed, what occured before recorded history? I would argue for the latter, stressing again that I personally view this as a work of fiction, if that's even an issue. Confused __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~