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Subject: More SF & F Meric Ct Comments - (nf)
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Date: Sat, 1-Oct-83 23:55:01 EDT
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uicsl!twt    Oct  1 15:46:00 1983

I am also guilty of not answering the Merit Survey, but as others I do have
something to say on the subject now.  

First, I am not sure if Douglas Adams should be on there.  Don't flame me
because I did read and enjoy all of his books but I would not class them
with Tolkein, Asimov, Clarke, et al.  I just don't think that they are works
of art as far as SF & F are concerned.  Still, I would NOT be disappointed if
the test of time proves me wrong on this one.

Secondly (I'm a big fan of the test of time), why wasn't "The Hobbit" included.
Certainly this is a classic of Fantasy (even if it is geared more toward 
children).  And it has stood the test of time.

					Mary