The article highlights JRR Tolkien's critical remarks about his typist's work, framing this critique as a reflection of the overlooked labor of women in support of male authors. Despite Tolkien’s literary prowess, the article asserts that it is essential to recognize the substantial contributions of women typists, indexers, and others who have silently supported and enhanced the work of male writers. Alongside this main point, the piece includes letters addressing various topics from crossword difficulties to cooking for one, showcasing diverse reader concerns.
...serves yet again to conceal the uncounted hours and years of women's labour that has gone into male authors' work... without which their work wouldn't have seen the light of day.
I daresay this worker was thinking Not another elf! as she put her unacknowledged effort into enhancing Tolkien's reputation.
...if it's becoming more difficult, or if I am getting too old to know all these strange words? Wednesday's answer wysiwyg was the last straw!
I cook a recipe for six or eight, divide it into separate dishes, eat one and freeze the rest.
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