J.R.R. Tolkien Quotes

The Lord Of The Rings Has Been Read By Many People Since It Finally Appeared In Print; And I Should Like To Say Something Here With Reference To The Many Opinions Or Guesses That I Have Received Or Have Read Concerning The Motives And Meaning Of The Tale. The Prime Motive Was The Desire Of A Tale-teller To Try His Hand At A Really Long Story That Would Hold The Attention Of Readers, Amuse Them, Delight Them, And At Times Maybe Excite Them Or Deeply Move Them. As A Guide I Had Only My Own Feelings For What Is Appealing Or Moving, And For Many The Guide Was Inevitably Often At Fault. Some

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