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Originally Posted by HarryT
The point about it is that Professor Tolkien created an entire "world" with languages, a mythology, etc. That is something which nobody else has ever done - it is a staggering achievement. You really need to read "The Silmarillion" to appreciate the sheer scope of it all.
I am certainly not a "Fantasy Freak", but I am in awe of what Professor Tolkien achieved.
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The good Professor was a fine Conlanger and a noteworthy Conworlder, but his stories I find to be nothing short of tedious and jejune!
- Ahi
Ps.: Which is not terribly bizarre--despite being far from the common consensus--given that he stated outright at one time that he wrote his books as an excuse to showcase his constructed languages.