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by krapp 2625 days ago
> Are you trying to criticize the general public for not caring about Beowulf in "the right way" or are you trying to criticize the media for not caring about Beowulf in "the right way"? Or do you think this story should not have been reported at all?

I'm criticizing the premise that Beowulf is as well known as Tolkien's works in popular culture, or even that well known at all outside of niche literary circles, as counter to the claim that Tolkien's attachment to the story has no relevance to the degree of its coverage, which, itself, is limited to begin with.

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Okay, well the way you are phrasing it seems to suggest you're annoyed that the story was published and/or posted here.
No, not at all. This is exactly the kind of diverse content we need more of.