LOTR, a fairytale? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gorwingel · 02-09-2004, 10:41 PM

I think Kransha hit the nail on the head. A mythic history is exactly what I would call it. I don't really consider it a fairy tale just because...

1) Most of the fairy tales I have read have been pretty short (yes, I know there are most likely longer tales out there, it is just that I have not read them)

2)It does not contain fairy tale charaters in the generic sense (meaning there are no fairies, and the elves and dwarfs are much more real in a way)

3)It seems much more real in a way (And, yes, I have read the original non-disney Fairy Tales. LOTR is still different)

I think it could be kind of considered a story in the style of folktales in a way. But it would have to be considered a grand, mythic, folktale

02-09-2004, 10:41 PM	#3
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	I think Kransha hit the nail on the head. A mythic history is exactly what I would call it. I don't really consider it a fairy tale just because... 1) Most of the fairy tales I have read have been pretty short (yes, I know there are most likely longer tales out there, it is just that I have not read them) 2)It does not contain fairy tale charaters in the generic sense (meaning there are no fairies, and the elves and dwarfs are much more real in a way) 3)It seems much more real in a way (And, yes, I have read the original non-disney Fairy Tales. LOTR is still different) I think it could be kind of considered a story in the style of folktales in a way. But it would have to be considered a grand, mythic, folktale __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance