There are worlds of difference between analysing the syntax and semantics of languages in a structured and scientific way, and writing "good" prose (as subjecti

There are worlds of difference between analysing the syntax and semantics of languages in a structured and scientific way, and writing "good" prose (as subjective as that is). I guess you're just a huge fan of Tolkien? In which case, have you read https://archive.is/20241231024916/https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/anti-tolkien https://archive.is/20241231024916/https://www.newyorker.com/... in which Michael Moorcock calls Tokein's work: "...a pernicious confirmation of the values of a morally bankrupt middle class". Which I'm not saying should change your opinion on anything, I just find it's always a good exercise to find the juiciest criticism of one's darlings.