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Originally Posted by gmw
Some of his comments in there (eg: "Like Chesterton, and other orthodox Christian writers who substituted faith for artistic rigour") seem a bit rich coming from a man who proudly reports avoiding second drafts..
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I always thought that Winnie The Pooh, Wind In The Willows, tales of Narnia etc were brilliance in simplicity. Lord Of The Rings is another level of complexity, if a similar simple tale overall.
I don't think brilliance can be measured by complexity.
Just like you can't compare a great Pizza with a great Chinese banquet. Each can be equally rewarding and satisfying, depending how you feel and what you really want at the time.
Many things are subjective.