A good literarture don't must be original. And Tolkien IS a good literature. Please don't claim that the characters of LoTR are stereotypical and two dimensional for ('tis not matter what you think) in this matter you "damn wrong";) .
Knight o' Death.
P.S. I'm not the die-hard Frodophile you think, and please never accuse me in a lack of taste (the only fact I asked you about such things as Beowulf e.t.c. (I'm happy that there other living beings in this world who have read the wonderful poem) shows of a presence of some good taste). I just think LoTR is a great book, not the greatest in the world, but great.
P.P.S. If you still disagree with me, please tell me what in your opinion a great book.
P.P.S. If you still doubt in my good taste, Twaine is one of favourite authors (just for other reasons than Tolkien).