Can the book be considered rascist? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lomelinde · 04-16-2002, 03:16 PM

Arrgh! This is always brought up sooner or later. As was mentioned earlier, Tolkien was a product of his time, yes, but he was no racist. And yes, his ideals of beauty did lean toward the Nordic look.However, he stated many times in various letters to friends that he was trying to create a plausible alternative history of Europe.That's all. Tolkien was not trying to make a racial statement with his works. He was trying to tell stories and open imaginations. That's it.

04-16-2002, 03:16 PM	#7
Lomelinde Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ha! Wouldn't you like to know? Posts: 80	Arrgh! This is always brought up sooner or later. As was mentioned earlier, Tolkien was a product of his time, yes, but he was no racist. And yes, his ideals of beauty did lean toward the Nordic look.However, he stated many times in various letters to friends that he was trying to create a plausible alternative history of Europe.That's all. Tolkien was not trying to make a racial statement with his works. He was trying to tell stories and open imaginations. That's it. __________________ The Dwarf breathes so loud I could've shot him in the dark, drunk, blindfolded and hanging upside down from a tree.