J. R. R. Tolkien or C. S. Lewis??

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Sameeha Ismail
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Re: J. R. R. Tolkien or C. S. Lewis??

Post by Sameeha Ismail »

I loved the novels of C.S. Lewis years before I even begin on Tolkien's works. "The Horse and His Boy" used to be on my favorite list. But if I have to choose now, I will choose Tolkien. I guess as I grew up my taste shifted.
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They both conjure such wonderful worlds but in different ways, I'm not sure it is possible for me to choose! I guess I'd go LOTR for worldbuilding over Narnia, but Narnia before The Hobbit, but then there are all their other works which are great too...
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J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis were both famous authors, and they were also good friends. They wrote different kinds of stories.

J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for writing "The Lord of the Rings," a fantasy series set in a magical world. He created rich and detailed fantasy worlds, and his writing is known for its depth and complexity.

C.S. Lewis, on the other hand, is famous for writing "The Chronicles of Narnia," another series of fantasy books. His stories are more straightforward and easier to read, often with a Christian message.

Depends on your personal taste. If you like complex and detailed fantasy worlds, you might prefer Tolkien. If you prefer simpler, allegorical tales with Christian themes, you might like C.S. Lewis. It's all about what kind of stories you enjoy!
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Post by Jotham Timkang »

I prefer C.S. Lewis over J.R.R. Tolkien because he crafted the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series so skillfully. He has a unique way of subtly introducing spiritual themes in a children's story, seamlessly blending fiction with nonfiction-like elements. The characters and plot immediately capture your attention, creating a narrative that is both imaginative and thought-provoking.
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Post by João Ramos »

That's a difficult question to answer. At different stages of my life, I havé changed my opinion. It would be unfair to any of them to choose just one.
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