“Gandalf as Ring-Lord would have been far worse than Sauron. He would have remained ‘righteous’, but self-righteous. He would have continued to rule and order things for ‘good’, and the benefit of his subjects according to his wisdom (which was and would have remained great). [The draft ends here. In the margin Tolkien wrote: ‘Thus while Sauron multiplied [illegible word] evil, he left “good” clearly distinguishable from it. Gandalf would have made good detestable and seem evil.’] Letter 246 From a letter to Mrs Eileen Elgar (drafts)”
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The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
This book includes letters written by J.R.R. Tolkien, covering a wide range of topics including his writing process, personal life, and thoughts on various subjects. more
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Humphrey Carpenter
Humphrey Carpenter was a renowned British biographer, recognized for his extensive work on the lives of musicians and writers. Born on April 12, 1946, and passing away on January 4, 2005, Carpenter's biographies were known for their depth and thoroughness, offering comprehensive insights into the personal and professional lives of his subjects. more
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