Tolkien over others

[daeron]

Discuss what makes Tolkien's a better writer over others.

I've read the works of David eddings and read a few chapters of WOT. I found neither as good or compelling to read ( and re-read) as the works of Tolkien's.
I have never been able to exactly realise what makes me prefer Tolkien over the rest. Anyway, I tried a few analysis procedures and came out with a few points for Tolkien and against others.

Names: Tolkien's character and place names have a certain grandeur to them that other authors are somehow not able to manage ( or is this just my prejudice). I should accept that Eddings does manage a decent set of names, but Tolkien with is background structure of Elvish for names gives them more meaning (Gilgalad=starlight, etc.). I hate names which are words with a 'w' and an 'x' thrown in like Wrostrovix, or as Jordan does ( he himself said) modify baby names by adding a couple more letters.

Language: Most authors use contemporary English in their works which does not suit the settings of a historical fantasy. I don't mean you have to use thees and thous throughout which would make any reader throw away the book but you can make the language more serene and respectable like Tolkien does.

A grandeur setting: This is one place where Tolkien scores way over others. Eddings has most of his plot over dry deserts or in crowded market places. Other landscapes hardly feature and no description is given which makes it tough to imagine. Tolkien's works present a good description that brings the scene in front of your eyes as if you were there yourself, and yet manages not to drone on for pages boring the reader. (12 books of WOT!! I don't need that much description).
Rivendell, Rohan, Gondor and Lothlorien are each grand but yet each so different.

And last but not least, A terrific plot full of details: None of the others manage this well. It's either farm boy becomes king and kills a villan ( or god), or too much detail and diversion dragging on for 12 books. Apparently people who kill god's can do so without any fear, without going through any hardships (except long treks), with an accidental thrust of the sword and no consequences. And if there is anything that ruins a epic plot (atleast for me), it is the nagging adolescent behaviour in regards to love, sex and relationships. You don't have to bore me each time they hold hands, with hundreds of scenes where they cry like typical teenagers over love matters. If I need that I'll read Harry Potter.

Well, that's my list. ( or those which have struck me till date).
If you have anything to add or contradict, do so. If you have anything against Tolkien and for others, please do point out. Suggest a few good High fantasy novels also. ( I love the genre)