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06-06-2010, 02:43 PM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
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I think for the interested parties, this thread had a similar topic - and it was one I enjoyed a lot...
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06-04-2011, 10:02 AM
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Blossom of Dwimordene
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I first read LOTR in Russian, and I must say that I enjoyed - and still enjoy - it very much. I have a good translation that does not lose the book's charm. Some dialogue is changed a bit, but it is done to keep the spirit of the words intact. The language reflects the speaker/race, just like in the original, and it's archaic and just sounds beautiful.
On the other hand, I read a translation of The Sil, and it was the worst thing ever written. It sounded like an instruction book to a computer game. It really depends on the translation. The Sil for me is only in English. I know it in English. But there are 2 LOTRs for me. I don't favour either one; they are both equally good, but there is just a slight difference.
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06-04-2011, 12:44 PM
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06-04-2011, 01:20 PM
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Blossom of Dwimordene
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How did you know? Are you also Russian?
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You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera Last edited by Galadriel55; 06-04-2011 at 01:27 PM. |
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06-04-2011, 02:02 PM
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Pilgrim Soul
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Ooh Galadriel you have lit the blue touch paper there.....
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06-04-2011, 02:05 PM
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Blossom of Dwimordene
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And H-I, I just saw your post waaay back... somewhere, where you say why you read the Russian translation. I missed it for some reason when I went through the thread before...
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06-04-2011, 02:20 PM
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Pilgrim Soul
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He is Georgian... I learnt the hard way not to confuse the two
 But he forgave me! Splendid chap that he is...
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