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symestreem · 06-08-2006, 06:15 PM

I would also be interested in doing the Sil, though I suspect my head would regret it...

Alchisiel · 07-20-2006, 01:56 PM

I would be thoroughly interested in a chapter by chapter read of the Silm. It is becoming one of my favourite books by Tolkien. Who will lead us through it?

Estelyn Telcontar · 07-20-2006, 02:08 PM

Aiwendil is the "designated driver mod" for the Sil discussions. I don't know just when he intends to begin them.

Aiwendil · 07-20-2006, 03:35 PM

I'm sorry that I haven't been that communicative about this. Summer has proven quite busy. I've been thinking that perhaps it would be best to start in early September (if there's still enough interest); I imagine this might be better for some people as there won't be conflicts with vacations and such.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 07-20-2006, 07:15 PM

If I don't show up in September, please know that I will in October. September is looking like a very busy month.

Alchisiel · 07-22-2006, 01:19 PM

Sounds good to me. I am in the process of reading LotR at the moment and I should be done by then. See you in September!!

Aiwendil · 09-04-2006, 06:28 PM

Provided there is still interest, I'm about ready to start the Silmarillion chapter by chapter discussion. I aim to have the Ainulindale intro up and the discussion started this weekend (i.e. September 9 - 10).

The Silmarillion discussion presents some interesting challenges not encountered in the previous discussions. As I see it there are two issues:

1. Each chapter of the Silmarillion covers significantly more plot than a chapter of LotR or The Hobbit.

2. The Silmarillion's unique history makes it less practicable to consider only the text as finally published.

I'm open to suggestions on how to deal with these issues. My thoughts for the moment are:

1A. We may want to allow a longer time (i.e. longer than one week) for each discussion before beginning the following chapter.

1B. Another possibility is to further sub-divide the chapters (particularly the later ones).

2. I wish to encourage, in addition to direct discussion of the chapter as found in the published Silmarillion, discussion of the history of each tale (i.e. of related material in UT and HoMe). But I certainly don't want to frighten off readers unfamiliar with the additional material. I plan to include a list of references in UT and HoMe for each chapter, and also to give a short introductory note on the textual evolution of each chapter. Does this sound like a good idea or might it be too intimidating?

I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.

07-20-2006, 01:56 PM	#2
Alchisiel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: At The Golden Perch enjoying the best pint in the East Farthing! Posts: 68	I would be thoroughly interested in a chapter by chapter read of the Silm. It is becoming one of my favourite books by Tolkien. Who will lead us through it? __________________ YOU shall not pass!! Even the smallest person can change the course of the future...

07-20-2006, 02:08 PM	#3
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Aiwendil is the "designated driver mod" for the Sil discussions. I don't know just when he intends to begin them. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

07-22-2006, 01:19 PM	#6
Alchisiel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: At The Golden Perch enjoying the best pint in the East Farthing! Posts: 68	Sounds good to me. I am in the process of reading LotR at the moment and I should be done by then. See you in September!! __________________ YOU shall not pass!! Even the smallest person can change the course of the future...

09-04-2006, 06:28 PM	#7
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	Silmarillion Chapter by Chapter Provided there is still interest, I'm about ready to start the Silmarillion chapter by chapter discussion. I aim to have the Ainulindale intro up and the discussion started this weekend (i.e. September 9 - 10). The Silmarillion discussion presents some interesting challenges not encountered in the previous discussions. As I see it there are two issues: 1. Each chapter of the Silmarillion covers significantly more plot than a chapter of LotR or The Hobbit. 2. The Silmarillion's unique history makes it less practicable to consider only the text as finally published. I'm open to suggestions on how to deal with these issues. My thoughts for the moment are: 1A. We may want to allow a longer time (i.e. longer than one week) for each discussion before beginning the following chapter. 1B. Another possibility is to further sub-divide the chapters (particularly the later ones). 2. I wish to encourage, in addition to direct discussion of the chapter as found in the published Silmarillion, discussion of the history of each tale (i.e. of related material in UT and HoMe). But I certainly don't want to frighten off readers unfamiliar with the additional material. I plan to include a list of references in UT and HoMe for each chapter, and also to give a short introductory note on the textual evolution of each chapter. Does this sound like a good idea or might it be too intimidating? I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.

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06-08-2006, 06:15 PM	#1
symestreem Face in the Water Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 728	I would also be interested in doing the Sil, though I suspect my head would regret it...

07-20-2006, 03:35 PM	#4
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	I'm sorry that I haven't been that communicative about this. Summer has proven quite busy. I've been thinking that perhaps it would be best to start in early September (if there's still enough interest); I imagine this might be better for some people as there won't be conflicts with vacations and such.

07-20-2006, 07:15 PM	#5
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	If I don't show up in September, please know that I will in October. September is looking like a very busy month.