Dumbing down the Books

[Liriodendron]

Writers should feel free to use any language they wish...to create whatever they aim to! When I paint a picture, I may do it in a beautiful, (imitative) classical style, because I want that. I see no reason why a story cannot be written with speech or language of different eras, to invoke a aura of something different! This is artistic expression! (IMO) If that is the effect the author wishes to create, go at it! Whether it works or not depends on the skill of the writer. I like the "lo's" and formal flowery speech of certain characters, at certain times. This makes it fun, much enjoyed escapism, for me. I really don't think there should be "rules". Reader's will enjoy it, or they won't! Tolkien wins! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Of course, people are also free to criticise at will... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

[ October 29, 2003: Message edited by: Liriodendron ]

[ October 29, 2003: Message edited by: Liriodendron ]