"There are two novels that can transform a bookish 14-year-kld's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish daydream that can lead to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood in which large chunks of the day are spent inventing ways to make real life more like a fantasy novel. The other is a book about orcs." -Raj Patel
In 1978, Michael Moorcock wrote an article called "Epic Pooh," which lambasted many components of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings along with other authors who followed in his footsteps. The title of the article derives from Moorcock's opinion that Tolkien was moralistic comfort food in the vein of Winnie the Pooh but cast in an epic mold for palatability. It remains a controversial piece, to say the least.
I read The Lord of the Rings the first time when I was nine years old.
In 1978, Michael Moorcock wrote an article called "Epic Pooh," which lambasted many components of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings along with other authors who followed in his footsteps. The title of the article derives from Moorcock's opinion that Tolkien was moralistic comfort food in the vein of Winnie the Pooh but cast in an epic mold for palatability. It remains a controversial piece, to say the least.
I read The Lord of the Rings the first time when I was nine years old.
- 3/2/2011
- by Steven Lloyd Wilson
Economist named as messiah by spiritual group and ensuing internet mayhem declares he's just 'a very naughty boy'
The life of the London-born economist and author Raj Patel, who was hailed on the internet as saviour of the world for his indictment of capitalism, may become a Hollywood film.
Patel has become the subject of a blog and YouTube frenzy over his book on the "abject failure of western capitalism".
Supporters said his television promotion of the book was the "most important day in history" and called him the "master of masters".
Patel responded by using a clip from the Life of Brian in his blog and wrote: "Sadly, I'm not the Messiah. I'm just a very naughty boy."
The eulogising of Patel began with an announcement by Benjamin Creme, 87-year-old mystic and founder of Share International, a spiritual group. For decades he has forecast the imminent "most important day...
The life of the London-born economist and author Raj Patel, who was hailed on the internet as saviour of the world for his indictment of capitalism, may become a Hollywood film.
Patel has become the subject of a blog and YouTube frenzy over his book on the "abject failure of western capitalism".
Supporters said his television promotion of the book was the "most important day in history" and called him the "master of masters".
Patel responded by using a clip from the Life of Brian in his blog and wrote: "Sadly, I'm not the Messiah. I'm just a very naughty boy."
The eulogising of Patel began with an announcement by Benjamin Creme, 87-year-old mystic and founder of Share International, a spiritual group. For decades he has forecast the imminent "most important day...
- 4/9/2010
- by Maev Kennedy
- The Guardian - Film News
On last night's Colbert Report, Raj Patel, author of The Value of Nothing, spoke to Stephen via satellite to unceremoniously deny that he is the second coming of Buddha. A religious group called "Share International" headed by a man named Boston Creme Doughnut claims Patel is a form of the Messiah they call "Maitreya" -- due to his age, skin tone, travel habits, and speech patterns. Stephen just thinks it's because Patel got the Colbert Bump when he was a guest on the Report in January. Is anyone getting "The Human Fund" vibes from "Share International"? And if not Raj Patel,...
- 3/16/2010
- by Annie Barrett
- EW.com - PopWatch
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