LotR - Foreword

[Durelin]

Stated by Kransha: 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 the readers, amuse them, delight them, and at times maybe excite them or greatly move them.

To add to this (and continuing with my history theme), I believe Tolkien wished to write his own history, in his love of history. That, and, of course, her wished to please the reader...I hope...

Though his love of language, of course, could also be an impetus for writing The Lord of the Rings. As said many times before, the languages were created first.

Stated by Estelyn Telcontar:...would Tolkien identify himself with a "nine-fingered" person, since he is not "ten-fingered"?!

Tolkien's writing certainly is not devoid of wit and irony! The odds are for that possibility, I think.

Rather short, but I will depart for now.

-Durelin