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An interesting article about Tolkien scholars searching for "legitimacy" in academe.

I've certainly noted the tension between the academic and fannish impulse in approaching Tolkien. I see both sides of this myself, as a recovering scholar and a rabid fan. I like to read both types of works.

[Edited to add: hildy pointed out a chat on the same subject held today by The Chronicle. Thanks, hildy!