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Imladris · 07-31-2003, 09:10 AM

Fanasy is a wide genre. There's depth (Tolkien and Alexander), "candy" (Piers Anthony), and the allegory would be Narnia. And there are so many more facets that couldn't even begin to count. I don't think Tolkien wanted to monopolize the fantasy genre, he just wanted to add to it and make it better, if you will.

I think that Tinuviel said it perfectly; I just want to let her know that she is not alone because I am like her as well. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

07-31-2003, 09:10 AM	#9
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Fanasy is a wide genre. There's depth (Tolkien and Alexander), "candy" (Piers Anthony), and the allegory would be Narnia. And there are so many more facets that couldn't even begin to count. I don't think Tolkien wanted to monopolize the fantasy genre, he just wanted to add to it and make it better, if you will. I think that Tinuviel said it perfectly; I just want to let her know that she is not alone because I am like her as well. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.