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Elizabeth
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Oct 3 2012, 1:16am
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Scott wrote "historical novels", not fantasy.
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Having Ivanhoe and a number of other books by Scott, whom I adore, I agree that there isn't really much similarity beyond what would be dictated by the general literary qualities of period English writing. Tolkien wrote in the idiom of English historical novels, because aside from the fact that his "history" was actually fantasy, that's what he wanted to write. So, you can point to a whole genre for "influence" if that's what you're looking for. But I'm very glad you're enjoying Ivanhoe. I love that book!
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Ivanhoe and Tolkien?
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weaver
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Oct 2 2012, 5:13pm
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ivanhoe and Tolkien
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Elenorflower
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Oct 2 2012, 9:47pm
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thank you for that link!
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weaver
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Oct 10 2012, 2:29am
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Interesting...
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Morthoron
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Oct 2 2012, 10:07pm
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Scott wrote "historical novels", not fantasy.
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Elizabeth
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Oct 3 2012, 1:16am
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I'm halfway through the book right now...
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weaver
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Oct 10 2012, 2:39am
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Agreed...
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weaver
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Oct 10 2012, 2:36am
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Scott was so popular
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FarFromHome
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Oct 3 2012, 8:53pm
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that makes sense...
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weaver
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Oct 10 2012, 2:49am
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I found reference to this interesting exhibition book
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Elenorflower
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Oct 10 2012, 11:46am
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thanks again!
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weaver
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Oct 11 2012, 3:09am
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