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Pengolodh · 06-20-2001, 03:00 AM

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Re: Principles of editing the Silmarillion

Aiwendil, since the exact date of a letter is usually mentioned, it is easy to compare it with the date of the manuscript. Then decide which one is the later writing and then also review if it doesn't present serious problems with "the Rest" of the tale.

"In those days the Noldor still roamed the Hither Lands, Mightiest among the Children of Iluvatar, fair and tall and their beautiful voices were still heard by mere mortals"</p>

06-20-2001, 03:00 AM	#6
Pengolodh Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 51	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Haunting Spirit Posts: 59</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Principles of editing the Silmarillion Aiwendil, since the exact date of a letter is usually mentioned, it is easy to compare it with the date of the manuscript. Then decide which one is the later writing and then also review if it doesn't present serious problems with "the Rest" of the tale. "In those days the Noldor still roamed the Hither Lands, Mightiest among the Children of Iluvatar, fair and tall and their beautiful voices were still heard by mere mortals"</p>