Tolkien A or B? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lush · 08-05-2007, 02:43 PM

There are actually three types of novels in this world:

Novels for people who can count, and for people who can't.

I'm personally allergic to the idea that you can categorize novels this way, and I'd spank Burgess if I had the chance.

Not to say that this is a bad thread, naturally. It's an interesting question. I'd say Tolkien is both. I think most great writers are both - be it apparent or not.

08-05-2007, 02:43 PM	#5
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	There are actually three types of novels in this world: Novels for people who can count, and for people who can't. I'm personally allergic to the idea that you can categorize novels this way, and I'd spank Burgess if I had the chance. Not to say that this is a bad thread, naturally. It's an interesting question. I'd say Tolkien is both. I think most great writers are both - be it apparent or not. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~