Alternative Universes

Sminty_Smeagol · 09-06-2002, 12:21 PM

Are there any "alternative universes" an author has created besides Middle Earth? I don't believe I've heard of a world created in fiction that is in such precise detail and thought out as middle earth...

-~SMINTZ

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 09-06-2002, 07:23 PM

I think this is a hard question to answer, especially when it comes to authors. I think we can look at someone like Gene Roddenberry who created many alternative or parallel universes within a story. I would classify him as a genius. [I happened to meet him and shake his hand btw] But as far as authors, I don't think there have been any that have been able to create such a tale on a fantasy level and at the same time be able to inner-twine the real world within it as Tolkien did. He was truly unique.

BeardofPants · 09-06-2002, 08:12 PM

You did?

Can I kiss your feet?

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 09-06-2002, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by BeardofPants
You did? Can I kiss your feet?

Yes I did. Many years ago. And yes if you wish. What flavor jam do you prefer?

Christiana · 09-06-2002, 10:41 PM

well,Tamora pierce created a World.

Ñólendil · 09-06-2002, 11:07 PM

Geez Janet, don't let her kiss your feet. She doesn't know old you are, she's not expecting mould.

Sminty_Smeagol · 09-06-2002, 11:23 PM

harrrsh!!! lol

BeardofPants · 09-07-2002, 12:27 AM

Well, I think that's why she's adding jam.....

What about CS Lewis? He created Narnia after all. Okay, maybe not as complex as middle earth, but still a pretty cool place, nonetheless.

Oh, and there's always diskworld.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 09-07-2002, 12:31 AM

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Originally posted by Ñólendil
Geez Janet, don't let her kiss your feet. She doesn't know old you are, she's not expecting mould.

Hey Dylan, your as old as you feel, or as old as you smell. Boy am I in a wierd mood tonight. Why do you always have to bring up the age thing. How many times do I have to remind you that I am an elf. Age is no object.

Rána Eressëa · 09-08-2002, 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by BeardofPants
What about CS Lewis? He created Narnia after all. Okay, maybe not as complex as middle earth, but still a pretty cool place, nonetheless.

I enjoyed Narnia as a fifth and sixth grader. Very entrancing place. Then when I discovered Tolkien, Narnia was practically nothing compared to it.

osszie · 09-08-2002, 07:51 PM

I've never read of a world quite as detailed (complex?) as M. Earth but David Eddings created a nice Universe in his most popular works (Belgariad + Mallorean).

Micheal Moorcock also created some rather good "worlds" in his Eternal Champion series of books (Elric, Corum et al)

Sminty_Smeagol · 09-09-2002, 09:32 AM

yes, but I haven't heard of any as complex and detailed as Arda/Middle-Earth, I don't know of any other authors that spent a lifetime creating it... I think Tolkien was EXTREMELY unique in that.

Erawyn · 09-09-2002, 08:41 PM

What about Phillip Pullman? He created lots of worlds, though none with the history of ME.

BeardofPants · 09-09-2002, 08:49 PM

Then there's Anne McCaffrey's Pern.

But as has been said, Tolkien was unique in his creation.

galadriel · 09-13-2002, 05:32 PM

I'm loth to introduce this, but JK Rowling *did* create a pretty nifty little world in Harry Potter, or at least an underground society. Not to be compared with the splendor of Ea, of course... but it's something.

09-06-2002, 12:21 PM	#1
Sminty_Smeagol Manic Cardboard-Box Dweller Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a house Posts: 1,071	Alternative Universes Are there any "alternative universes" an author has created besides Middle Earth? I don't believe I've heard of a world created in fiction that is in such precise detail and thought out as middle earth... -~SMINTZ

09-06-2002, 08:12 PM	#3
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	You did? Can I kiss your feet? __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

09-06-2002, 10:41 PM	#5
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	well,Tamora pierce created a World. __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

09-06-2002, 11:07 PM	#6
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	Geez Janet, don't let her kiss your feet. She doesn't know old you are, she's not expecting mould. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

09-07-2002, 12:27 AM	#8
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Well, I think that's why she's adding jam..... What about CS Lewis? He created Narnia after all. Okay, maybe not as complex as middle earth, but still a pretty cool place, nonetheless. Oh, and there's always diskworld. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

09-06-2002, 07:23 PM	#2
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	I think this is a hard question to answer, especially when it comes to authors. I think we can look at someone like Gene Roddenberry who created many alternative or parallel universes within a story. I would classify him as a genius. [I happened to meet him and shake his hand btw] But as far as authors, I don't think there have been any that have been able to create such a tale on a fantasy level and at the same time be able to inner-twine the real world within it as Tolkien did. He was truly unique.

09-06-2002, 11:23 PM	#7
Sminty_Smeagol Manic Cardboard-Box Dweller Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a house Posts: 1,071	harrrsh!!! lol

09-08-2002, 07:51 PM	#11
osszie Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 409	I've never read of a world quite as detailed (complex?) as M. Earth but David Eddings created a nice Universe in his most popular works (Belgariad + Mallorean). Micheal Moorcock also created some rather good "worlds" in his Eternal Champion series of books (Elric, Corum et al)

09-09-2002, 09:32 AM	#12
Sminty_Smeagol Manic Cardboard-Box Dweller Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a house Posts: 1,071	yes, but I haven't heard of any as complex and detailed as Arda/Middle-Earth, I don't know of any other authors that spent a lifetime creating it... I think Tolkien was EXTREMELY unique in that.

09-09-2002, 08:41 PM	#13
Erawyn Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: america junior Posts: 320	What about Phillip Pullman? He created lots of worlds, though none with the history of ME. __________________ peace never hurt anyone "Be not so bigoted to any custom as to worship it at the expense of Truth." Johann Georg von Zimmermann

09-09-2002, 08:49 PM	#14
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Then there's Anne McCaffrey's Pern. But as has been said, Tolkien was unique in his creation. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

09-13-2002, 05:32 PM	#15
galadriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a castle made of clouds Posts: 459	I'm loth to introduce this, but JK Rowling did create a pretty nifty little world in Harry Potter, or at least an underground society. Not to be compared with the splendor of Ea, of course... but it's something. __________________ Human kind cannot bear very much reality. dreamflower - for all things Lady Galadriel

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