I have also found that there are a lot more errors in books published post 1990, then pre. Specifically, in the 1940-1988 period, and more specifically, in the decade from 70 to 80, the quality of books was at its acme. Errors were far less than what we see now.
Tolkien was a memorable read. I read it when I was experiencing Covid-caused depression in 2021.
and as implied in that link, have been reading his work since I was quite young, and dipped into the scholarship and linguistic angle when I picked up the paperback edition of _A Tolkien Compass_ in the early 80s.
Tolkien was a memorable read. I read it when I was experiencing Covid-caused depression in 2021.
It's interesting how different folks approach his oeuvre --- I have a fairly extensive collection:
https://www.reddit.com/r/tolkienbooks/comments/1oa01zr/four_...
and as implied in that link, have been reading his work since I was quite young, and dipped into the scholarship and linguistic angle when I picked up the paperback edition of _A Tolkien Compass_ in the early 80s.