Re:W. H. Auden’s 1954 review of The Fellowship of the Ring
by thaumasiotes on Sunday August 20, 2023 @05:32AM
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The Silmarillion has not reached the level of quality that would normally be required for publication. The only reason it's published at all is the popularity of Tolkien's other work.
"Perfection" really isn't the right concept here. The Silmarillion is not perfectly written. It also isn't adequately written.
"Perfection" really isn't the right concept here. The Silmarillion is not perfectly written. It also isn't adequately written.