I guess you're just a huge fan of Tolkien?
In which case, have you read https://archive.is/20241231024916/https://www.newyorker.com/... in which Michael Moorcock calls Tokein's work:
"...a pernicious confirmation of the values of a morally bankrupt middle class".
Which I'm not saying should change your opinion on anything, I just find it's always a good exercise to find the juiciest criticism of one's darlings.
I guess you're just a huge fan of Tolkien?
In which case, have you read https://archive.is/20241231024916/https://www.newyorker.com/... in which Michael Moorcock calls Tokein's work:
"...a pernicious confirmation of the values of a morally bankrupt middle class".
Which I'm not saying should change your opinion on anything, I just find it's always a good exercise to find the juiciest criticism of one's darlings.