What would Tolkien think? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 02-06-2001, 10:53 AM

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I have often wondered what Tolkien would have thought of the degree of scrutiny and analysis that his work undergoes on these forums. He is reputed to have been dismayed at the amount of attention which he received after the publication of LoTR. Some here, most recently in the infamous Bombadil thread, have chided others for being too interested in details, explanations and what was unsaid instead of simply appreciating the Professor's work. What does everyone think?

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

02-06-2001, 10:53 AM	#1
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,383	What would Tolkien think? <font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of Mist Posts: 573</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> I have often wondered what Tolkien would have thought of the degree of scrutiny and analysis that his work undergoes on these forums. He is reputed to have been dismayed at the amount of attention which he received after the publication of LoTR. Some here, most recently in the infamous Bombadil thread, have chided others for being too interested in details, explanations and what was unsaid instead of simply appreciating the Professor's work. What does everyone think? --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.