What is it about Tolkien?... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Helín Anyára · 08-26-2003, 08:24 PM

Considering that all reading this are probably "Tolkien freaks" to some degree or other, I thought I might receive some interesting answers to a question I have lately been pondering myself.

What is it about Tolkien's amazing works that make them what they are? What part of Middle Earth captured you, in particular? Love of his heroic -or otherwise; at least unforgettable- characters? His intricate, flowing languages? The simple elegance of his writing style? The looming war on which mankind's fate hangs in the balance?

Or, simply, hobbits? Elves? The merry songs of Tom Bombadil or the poetic stories, histories, and rhymes of past great deeds? The Ring itself?

Think about it. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

I welcome any and all opinions; only try to really pinpoint what gave Tolkien and his works that feeds your own awed admiration. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

08-26-2003, 08:24 PM	#1
Helín Anyára Pile O'Bones Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Guardian Isle... :0) Posts: 21	What is it about Tolkien?... Considering that all reading this are probably "Tolkien freaks" to some degree or other, I thought I might receive some interesting answers to a question I have lately been pondering myself. What is it about Tolkien's amazing works that make them what they are? What part of Middle Earth captured *you, in particular? Love of his heroic -or otherwise; at least unforgettable- characters? His intricate, flowing languages? The simple elegance of his writing style? The looming war on which mankind's fate hangs in the balance? Or, simply, hobbits? Elves? The merry songs of Tom Bombadil or the poetic stories, histories, and rhymes of past great deeds? The Ring itself? Think about it. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I welcome any and all opinions; only try to really pinpoint what gave Tolkien and his works that feeds your own* awed admiration. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ "...yet with your hope I will hope. And the Shadow I utterly reject."