he did rewrite extensively, it would be surprising if he were unaware of the
parallels, even if he did not strengthen them deliberately.
I have to agree that I don't think it shows a lack of imagination,
however!
* * * * * * *Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta!
[Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come. In this place will I abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world.]
* * * * * * *
* * * * * * *"Happiness isn't happiness without a violin-playing goat."