On Wed, 9 Jun 2004, Doug Henwood wrote:
> Miles Jackson wrote:
>
> >Reading Lord of the Rings is kinda like reading the Bible (I'm serious!).
> >Even if you're not into it, you need to read it to understand the culture
> >of our society.
>
> I've read The Bible. I watch TV, which is also essential to
> understand our culture (and I kinda like it too). But I draw the line
> at Lord of the Rings. I'd rather stay ignorant.
Hmm. I consider LOTR one of the most important works of fiction in the 20th century. It's not just a goofy dungeons and dragons knockoff; it's really more of an epic poem.
Miles