Books Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““I wrote The Lord of the Rings because I wished ‘to try my hand at a really long story that would hold the attention of readers, amuse them, delight them, and at times maybe excite them or deeply move them.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1977, The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien discussing his motivations
Tolkien wrote the epic to entertain, delight, and emotionally move readers through a long, immersive narrative
In simple terms: He wanted to craft a long story that captivates and moves readers
Key Takeaway
Aim to create works that both entertain and deeply affect audiences
Themes
creativity
storytelling
epic literature
authorial intent
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- building a world
- engaging readers
- balancing length and interest
Key Concepts
mythopoeia
narrative immersion
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance length with engagement?
- What emotions do you hope to evoke?
A Different Perspective
Long works risk losing readers' attention if pacing falters
