The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, November 10, 1977, Page Page 17, Image 18
' 'Silmaril
By SKOT (iAHKK'K
Gamecock Staff Writer
Unquestionably, one of the best
examples of modern fantasy literature is
the "Lord of the Kings" trilogy by the
late John Ronald Ruel Tolkien. Tolkien's
death in 1972 caused much grief among
his readers, but there were some good
f tidings after his death. It seemed that the
collections of his notes on "The
Simarillion" would be posthumously
published.
Many followers of the Tolkien
mythology have waited anxiously for
four years for "The Simarillion" but it
seems that now these fans are being
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uisappuinicu. ine newiy puDiished book
is not at all like Professor Tolkien's
previous works, and if the reader does
not start "The Silmarillion" in the right
frame of mind, he will be sorely
distressed.
"The Silmarillion" is Tolkien's most
^ enthusiastic work. He began work on the
' material for it years before he ever wrote
"The Hobbit." He wrote so many different
versions that after his death it
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By TOM 'ED* CLYDE
Gamecock Staff Writer
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greatest of the Elves. Mo
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dialogue. It is much like the
of "The Return of the King,
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luch more The reading is very intense,
s previous much concentration to unders
t classified a reader must read througl
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gher gods, passage means.
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gy. how much of the story is Tol
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readers want to enjoy the
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rgoth, the titude. More than anything el
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tet until he left the stage, more than two houi
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roll he has become noted for. His voice carric
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inted band.
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song, and gracefully played a magnificent version which
left the crowd in awe.
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k silent, paying close attention to his words. A few would-be
comedians made sad attempts at humor, to which Joel
responded with quick wit and intelligence.
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