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Please comment on my blurb and the alternates for the last paragraph. Witch do you like best?
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There are fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, and then there are those who would trade a genuine elven sword for a chance to visit Middle-earth. Those in the latter camp are certain to find Jeb Smith’s new vividly-illustrated book Middle-earth Lore to be a wonderfully satisfying quest worthy of even the geekiest Tolkienite.
Our journey begins by entering Tolkien’s mind, where we will come to acknowledge how he did not consider himself the creator of Middle-earth but its discoverer. Tolkien actually desired that his tales be digested as historical events. We will then be walked through Peter Jackson's portrayal of The Lord of the Rings in his filmography, where there is much to praise – but also some sacrilegious exaggerations in dire need of mending.
We are eventually led deep into the mines of a “theological Middle-earth debate” for a legendary finale, which is, as some have said, the heart and soul of the book. Be prepared for a thorough unearthing of many long-held assumptions, including subjects such as the strength of the Valar, Mumakil, Númenóreans, Balrogs, true identity of Gandalf, and much more. In the end we will emerge with a distinct appreciation of why these lore clarifications are necessary for making Middle-earth truly come to life in all its inspired brilliance.
B
We are eventually led deeper into Tolkien’s legendarium than Dwarves mining for Mithril for a legendary finale, a “theological Middle-earth debate” which is, as some have said, the heart and soul of the book. Be prepared for a thorough unearthing of many long-held assumptions, including subjects such as the strength of the Valar, Mumakil, Balrogs, and the Númenóreans, to the true identity of Gandalf and much more. In the end we will emerge with a distinct appreciation of why these lore clarifications are necessary for making Middle-earth truly come to life in all its inspired brilliance.
C
In a legendary conclusion to our Lore-Quest, we will, like the Dwarves digging deeply for Mithril, perhaps even disturbing our own Balrog, delve deeply into the mines of a “theological Middle-earth debate”, which is, as some have said, the heart and soul of the book. Be prepared for a thorough unearthing of many long-held assumptions, including subjects such as the strength of the Númenóreans, Valar, the Mumakil, Balrogs, the true identity of Gandalf, and much more. As a result of our Quest, we will emerge with a distinct appreciation of why these clarifications of lore are necessary to make Middle-earth truly come to life in all its inspired brilliance.
A-
There are fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, and then there are those who would trade a genuine elven sword for a chance to visit Middle-earth. Those in the latter camp are certain to find Jeb Smith’s new vividly-illustrated book Middle-earth Lore to be a wonderfully satisfying quest worthy of even the geekiest Tolkienite.
Our journey begins by entering Tolkien’s mind, where we will come to acknowledge how he did not consider himself the creator of Middle-earth but its discoverer. Tolkien actually desired that his tales be digested as historical events. We will then be walked through Peter Jackson's portrayal of The Lord of the Rings in his filmography, where there is much to praise – but also some sacrilegious exaggerations in dire need of mending.
We are eventually led deep into the mines of a “theological Middle-earth debate” for a legendary finale, which is, as some have said, the heart and soul of the book. Be prepared for a thorough unearthing of many long-held assumptions, including subjects such as the strength of the Valar, Mumakil, Númenóreans, Balrogs, true identity of Gandalf, and much more. In the end we will emerge with a distinct appreciation of why these lore clarifications are necessary for making Middle-earth truly come to life in all its inspired brilliance.
B
We are eventually led deeper into Tolkien’s legendarium than Dwarves mining for Mithril for a legendary finale, a “theological Middle-earth debate” which is, as some have said, the heart and soul of the book. Be prepared for a thorough unearthing of many long-held assumptions, including subjects such as the strength of the Valar, Mumakil, Balrogs, and the Númenóreans, to the true identity of Gandalf and much more. In the end we will emerge with a distinct appreciation of why these lore clarifications are necessary for making Middle-earth truly come to life in all its inspired brilliance.
C
In a legendary conclusion to our Lore-Quest, we will, like the Dwarves digging deeply for Mithril, perhaps even disturbing our own Balrog, delve deeply into the mines of a “theological Middle-earth debate”, which is, as some have said, the heart and soul of the book. Be prepared for a thorough unearthing of many long-held assumptions, including subjects such as the strength of the Númenóreans, Valar, the Mumakil, Balrogs, the true identity of Gandalf, and much more. As a result of our Quest, we will emerge with a distinct appreciation of why these clarifications of lore are necessary to make Middle-earth truly come to life in all its inspired brilliance.
