Tolkien, Orwell and Simple Living
Darcy Moore° looks at the surprising similarities between George Orwell and J.R.R. Tolkien.
And I really like these two quotes by them:
“Outside my work the thing I care most about is gardening, especially vegetable gardening. I like English cookery and English beer, French red wines, Spanish white wines, Indian tea, strong tobacco, coal fires, candle light and comfortable chairs.”
— George Orwell
“I am in fact a Hobbit in all but size. I like gardens, trees, and unmechanised farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food, but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms; have a very simple sense of humour; I go to bed late and get up late.”
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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