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I read the Silmarillion when I was 11. It's hardly challenging reading like dense and opaque German philosophy texts tend to be (I am looking at you, Wittgenste
by fmajid 7y ago
I read the Silmarillion when I was 11. It's hardly challenging reading like dense and opaque German philosophy texts tend to be (I am looking at you, Wittgenstein).
- danaris 7y agoAgreed. The Silmarillion's language isn't simple, but it is lyrical, and is intended to evoke great epics in its style. I think the most uncharitable thing you can say about it is that it reads somewhat like the King James Bible.
- fmajid 7y agoRight, and unlike those philosophy texts, there is actually a payoff for the reader.