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Title: Another Reader's 2 Cents (into an overflowing account)
Review: Although Tolkien's work scarcely requires further comment, I feel obligated to pay homage to the father of the modern fantasy genre. The impact of his work on literature is incalculable, and I might venture to say that it created the entire fantasy subculture as a byproduct. No one can be considered an educated person without reading the Lord of the Rings; their influence is that great. But The Lord of the Rings shouldn't be read simply because of it's importance to literature- it's a work of art, beautifully written, and should be appreciated as such. This particular edition is absolutely stunning, and the illustrations a works of art in and of themselves. I highly reccomend these books as a gift to any reader.
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