"Ever wondered what sort of fantasy Tolkien liked to read? He liked William Morris's stuff. And this is where it starts. Two wonderful tales about the Goths."
"Simple heroism, clear-cut evil, no sleaze, ripping yarn, moving and uplifting. Is it "Great Literature"? That's a matter of opinion - and mine is: there's none greater!"
"The heroism is more complicated than in LotR - the good characters can be imperfect and there's scope to sympathise with some of the 'bad' characters."
