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Lalaith · 03-07-2003, 05:28 PM

Ha, that's a poser!
Well, one thing that springs to mind is this: Tolkien is highly respected as a translator and academic of early and middle English literature, even by those who are snooty about LotR. Pointing out the strong links between Tolkien's creative work and the traditions of the old literature that he specialised in, might possibly help.

03-07-2003, 05:28 PM	#26
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Ha, that's a poser! Well, one thing that springs to mind is this: Tolkien is highly respected as a translator and academic of early and middle English literature, even by those who are snooty about LotR. Pointing out the strong links between Tolkien's creative work and the traditions of the old literature that he specialised in, might possibly help. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling