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Birdland · 02-27-2002, 11:16 PM

The Lord of the Rings and the other stories created by Tolkien are his homage to thousands of years of human knowledge, language and creativity, to which he devoted his entire academic life.

The book lives and breathes because it's OUR story. From the first tales told by our ancestors, to the everyday stories and songs shared by friends and neighbors.

No matter what culture, people will recognize the archtypes portrayed in Tolkein's works. Frodo and the Fellowship are not only heros, they are All Heros, throughout time.

Thank you, Mr. Tolkein.

02-27-2002, 11:16 PM	#7
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	The Lord of the Rings and the other stories created by Tolkien are his homage to thousands of years of human knowledge, language and creativity, to which he devoted his entire academic life. The book lives and breathes because it's OUR story. From the first tales told by our ancestors, to the everyday stories and songs shared by friends and neighbors. No matter what culture, people will recognize the archtypes portrayed in Tolkein's works. Frodo and the Fellowship are not only heros, they are All Heros, throughout time. Thank you, Mr. Tolkein.