Translations from the English - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bêthberry · 09-21-2006, 10:17 AM

Does Christopher Tolkien give a reason why he does not translate the passages? Was he unable to translate them to his satisfaction? Given that he extrapolated for The Silm, it seems a bit strange to maintain silence here.

Not that I really mean to entertain a discussion over what either Tolkien intended.

Of course, Tolkien fils' reticence is Squatter's and ours gain. Many thanks.

09-21-2006, 10:17 AM	#6
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Does Christopher Tolkien give a reason why he does not translate the passages? Was he unable to translate them to his satisfaction? Given that he extrapolated for The Silm, it seems a bit strange to maintain silence here. Not that I really mean to entertain a discussion over what either Tolkien intended. Of course, Tolkien fils' reticence is Squatter's and ours gain. Many thanks. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.