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Originally Posted by Brys In Erikson v Tolkien on worldbuilding - Erikson's is much, much larger scale. But Tolkien's was more intricately detailed and had greater depth. IMO Erikson's is better - but it isn't deeper. For example, Tolkien created a whole language. Ok, this doesn't really add anything to the novels, or anything that significant to the world - but it's still there. |
Exactly my contention, you've made that point beautifully. The only thing I wouldn't fully agree with is your premise that Erikson has more imagination than Tolkien. It's probably fairer to point to the fact that he's had the benefit of a greater range of influences perhaps than Tolkien did, which of course isn't Tolkien's fault BUT I think that's essentially what you're suggesting but please correct me if I'm wrong.