Tolkien and everyday life - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

symestreem · 01-11-2004, 03:06 PM

This isn't the question you asked, but life in Middle-earth probably wouldn't be all that it was cracked up to be. Remember, somewhat medievle (yes I know) era: sanitation, medicine, and diet were not modern. The standard of living was lower for most people, because most people were peasants. I think the reason most people would want to live in Middle-earth was for adventure, but few Endorians had these adventures.

01-11-2004, 03:06 PM	#2
symestreem Face in the Water Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 728	This isn't the question you asked, but life in Middle-earth probably wouldn't be all that it was cracked up to be. Remember, somewhat medievle (yes I know) era: sanitation, medicine, and diet were not modern. The standard of living was lower for most people, because most people were peasants. I think the reason most people would want to live in Middle-earth was for adventure, but few Endorians had these adventures. __________________ A Gandalf-uncloaking-free zone.