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a classification of Tolkien scholars
Oh, just a side thought from the project I'm currently working on.
1. Tolkien wrote one book: The Lord of the Rings.
2. Tolkien wrote two books: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
3. Tolkien wrote three books: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. In that order.
4. Tolkien wrote four books: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and whichever other one I happen to have read.
5. Tolkien wrote ...
well, you get the idea. Eventually one arrives at the sufficiently well-read to be qualified to write about it.
1. Tolkien wrote one book: The Lord of the Rings.
2. Tolkien wrote two books: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
3. Tolkien wrote three books: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. In that order.
4. Tolkien wrote four books: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and whichever other one I happen to have read.
5. Tolkien wrote ...
well, you get the idea. Eventually one arrives at the sufficiently well-read to be qualified to write about it.