From: le@top.put.com   
      
   temujin  wrote:   
   > On Sun, 19 Aug 2018 21:53:33 +0000 (UTC), Louis Epstein   
   >  wrote:   
   >> But the legendary feel of the longevity presented in the lesser   
   >> reaches is lessened by modern real examples of what was   
   >> before but a dream.   
   >> How might future generations greet the tales if beating the   
   >> Old Took becomes a common expectation?   
   >   
   > Diseases of modern lifestyle seem to be slowing or reversing the   
   > progress made during Tolkien's own lifetime but yes, significant   
   > increases in lifespan are around the corner.   
   >   
   > Maybe future editions could just double the prevailing maximum age to   
   > preserve the intended effect? A long and slippery road to be   
   > travelled.   
      
   Changing texts is indeed to be avoided,we need what we already know,   
   set out fair and square without contradictions.   
      
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