Post by Andorinha on Jan 16, 2009 12:22:01 GMT -6
The Sil ARCHIVE: sign here if you will be reading with us
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Message 1 of 42 in Discussion
From: megn1
Sent: 3/31/2002 9:32 PM
Many have said that Silmarillion intimidates them. Some have tried to read it before, and not made it through. The main thing we need from one another is encouragement - with maybe an occassional prod to keep going. So that we know whom to encourage, sign on here and indicate your intention to read Sil. Maybe that public declaration will give you the extra drive you need to keep going.
Having said that, let me remind you of what I said earlier:
You are reading this book because you already love Middle Earth, and the people of it. Let that love drive you. I promise you that when you are done you will understand that world better. You will understand
what motivates elves,
why dwarves are the way they are,
who Elrond, Galadriel, and Aragorn are,
where ents came from,
and what lies behind all those great stories.
You will know nothing more about hobbits.
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Message 2 of 42 in Discussion
From: DaleAnn
Sent: 4/1/2002 2:50 AM
Megn1, you know I'll be here with bells on (or boxing gloves). DaleAnn
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Message 3 of 42 in Discussion
From: heb864
Sent: 4/1/2002 4:57 AM
Hi Megn!
Count me in!
Hilary
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Message 4 of 42 in Discussion
From: Stormrider
Sent: 4/1/2002 5:41 AM
Hi! Megn1:
You bet I will be there! I've already started and it is difficult reading! Already I have some questions to post. I want to learn more about Sauron, too. I was hoping to find out where Hobbits descended from but so far, and you just confirmed it, I don't see one little clue about Hobbits in the Sil!
Stormrider
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Message 5 of 42 in Discussion
From: Chalent
Sent: 4/1/2002 8:51 AM
I'm going to give it a try, although I have to admit that my two previous attempts to get through the Sim bogged down. Thanks for all the help, encouragement, and study aides,
Chalent
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Message 6 of 42 in Discussion
From: Elanor
Sent: 4/1/2002 9:07 AM
I'm in! I've read the Sil. once, but I'm looking forward to taking a closer look and unraveling some of its complexity.
keep shining
abbie
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Message 7 of 42 in Discussion
From: Soleil
Sent: 4/1/2002 9:27 AM
Mornin' megn...
You betcha I'll be there...cleaned my glasses and sharpened my pencil...even ended up with 3 copies of the book!!
Soleil
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Message 8 of 42 in Discussion
From: DaveGude
Sent: 4/1/2002 10:43 AM
Megn1: Please count me in for the Silmarillion discussions. I have read large chunks of it, but it has previously seemed as hard to me to read straight through as it would to read the Bible straight through. But like the Bible, I feel I know a lot already about what The Silmarillion contains. And I would agree with you that the rewards of reading this "historical" background of Middle Earth prove very satisfying. And as a musical type, I identify with the Genesis-like opening with a twist: instead of light, it all begins with singing!!! How completely TRUE that seems to me! Question: do we start on the 14th of April?
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Message 9 of 42 in Discussion
From: MSN NicknameHasangiel
Sent: 4/1/2002 12:10 PM
Count me in! Although I have not yet read The Sil, I look forward to your encouragement. How much should we have read by the 14th?
Jestra
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Message 10 of 42 in Discussion
From: diane
Sent: 4/1/2002 3:48 PM
Megn1,
I have never read the Simarillion and I look forward to reading it with everyone's commentary. I hope it begins on April 14th, otherwise I am already way behind.
Diane
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Message 11 of 42 in Discussion
From: megn1
Sent: 4/1/2002 5:14 PM
Wow! I'm glad there is so much interest! I was wondering if some of the passion was fading, but it looks like I was wrong!
Sorry for the confusion about the date. We officially start on APRIL 14. On that date we will begin discussing the first two sections of the book - Ainulindale and Valaquenta - a total of 25 pages. Not a long reading assignment, but the Valaquenta is notoriously dry and difficult to wade through. Don't get discouraged - it does get better. I've posted more reading advice under "Reading Aids."
I'm excited!
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Recommend Message 12 of 42 in Discussion
From: Arwen Sent: 4/1/2002 5:46 PM
Sure, I'll be there for reading the Silmarilion, it start on April 14, right?
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Message 13 of 42 in Discussion
From: MSN NicknameRobedMERLIN
Sent: 4/1/2002 6:20 PM
COUNT ME IN AS WELL.. I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS..SOUNDS LIKE ALOT OF FUN..ROBEDMERLIN
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Message 14 of 42 in Discussion
From: jerseyshore
Sent: 4/1/2002 6:26 PM
I'm with you, too. This will be my first try, so I'm glad we'll be in it together.
Kathy C.
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Message 15 of 42 in Discussion
From: rivers
Sent: 4/1/2002 7:32 PM
Megn1 I am stoked about reading and discussing the Silmarillion. I have waded through it twice but it was a few years ago and I have deliberately waited to begin again with itchy fingers. I am only hoping I can find something that we can disagree on in it so we can debate again your rationalizations are solid. En Guarde I can't wait for the 14th.lol
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Message 16 of 42 in Discussion
From: Glorfindle
Sent: 4/1/2002 8:27 PM
I just listened to the Valaquenta on audio cassette, read by a wonderful actor. It took all the dryness out of it, and visions began to soar before my eyes, and burst forth in colors with astounding sounds and cressendo's. The orchestration on the tape was very good, and rather that read all the names and try to keep them straight in your head, you just close your eyes and see the genesis of Tolkien's world unfold.
I am not saying that having the text handy is not a good idea, but listening to it this time, really made it all clear and focused for me. I think the both in combination would really help everyone. And the help is as close as your local library. Order the book on audio cassette now!
Glor
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Message 1 of 42 in Discussion
From: megn1
Sent: 3/31/2002 9:32 PM
Many have said that Silmarillion intimidates them. Some have tried to read it before, and not made it through. The main thing we need from one another is encouragement - with maybe an occassional prod to keep going. So that we know whom to encourage, sign on here and indicate your intention to read Sil. Maybe that public declaration will give you the extra drive you need to keep going.
Having said that, let me remind you of what I said earlier:
You are reading this book because you already love Middle Earth, and the people of it. Let that love drive you. I promise you that when you are done you will understand that world better. You will understand
what motivates elves,
why dwarves are the way they are,
who Elrond, Galadriel, and Aragorn are,
where ents came from,
and what lies behind all those great stories.
You will know nothing more about hobbits.
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Message 2 of 42 in Discussion
From: DaleAnn
Sent: 4/1/2002 2:50 AM
Megn1, you know I'll be here with bells on (or boxing gloves). DaleAnn
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Message 3 of 42 in Discussion
From: heb864
Sent: 4/1/2002 4:57 AM
Hi Megn!
Count me in!
Hilary
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Message 4 of 42 in Discussion
From: Stormrider
Sent: 4/1/2002 5:41 AM
Hi! Megn1:
You bet I will be there! I've already started and it is difficult reading! Already I have some questions to post. I want to learn more about Sauron, too. I was hoping to find out where Hobbits descended from but so far, and you just confirmed it, I don't see one little clue about Hobbits in the Sil!
Stormrider
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Message 5 of 42 in Discussion
From: Chalent
Sent: 4/1/2002 8:51 AM
I'm going to give it a try, although I have to admit that my two previous attempts to get through the Sim bogged down. Thanks for all the help, encouragement, and study aides,
Chalent
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Message 6 of 42 in Discussion
From: Elanor
Sent: 4/1/2002 9:07 AM
I'm in! I've read the Sil. once, but I'm looking forward to taking a closer look and unraveling some of its complexity.
keep shining
abbie
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Message 7 of 42 in Discussion
From: Soleil
Sent: 4/1/2002 9:27 AM
Mornin' megn...
You betcha I'll be there...cleaned my glasses and sharpened my pencil...even ended up with 3 copies of the book!!
Soleil
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Message 8 of 42 in Discussion
From: DaveGude
Sent: 4/1/2002 10:43 AM
Megn1: Please count me in for the Silmarillion discussions. I have read large chunks of it, but it has previously seemed as hard to me to read straight through as it would to read the Bible straight through. But like the Bible, I feel I know a lot already about what The Silmarillion contains. And I would agree with you that the rewards of reading this "historical" background of Middle Earth prove very satisfying. And as a musical type, I identify with the Genesis-like opening with a twist: instead of light, it all begins with singing!!! How completely TRUE that seems to me! Question: do we start on the 14th of April?
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Message 9 of 42 in Discussion
From: MSN NicknameHasangiel
Sent: 4/1/2002 12:10 PM
Count me in! Although I have not yet read The Sil, I look forward to your encouragement. How much should we have read by the 14th?
Jestra
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Message 10 of 42 in Discussion
From: diane
Sent: 4/1/2002 3:48 PM
Megn1,
I have never read the Simarillion and I look forward to reading it with everyone's commentary. I hope it begins on April 14th, otherwise I am already way behind.
Diane
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Message 11 of 42 in Discussion
From: megn1
Sent: 4/1/2002 5:14 PM
Wow! I'm glad there is so much interest! I was wondering if some of the passion was fading, but it looks like I was wrong!
Sorry for the confusion about the date. We officially start on APRIL 14. On that date we will begin discussing the first two sections of the book - Ainulindale and Valaquenta - a total of 25 pages. Not a long reading assignment, but the Valaquenta is notoriously dry and difficult to wade through. Don't get discouraged - it does get better. I've posted more reading advice under "Reading Aids."
I'm excited!
_________________________________________
Reply
Recommend Message 12 of 42 in Discussion
From: Arwen Sent: 4/1/2002 5:46 PM
Sure, I'll be there for reading the Silmarilion, it start on April 14, right?
Reply
Message 13 of 42 in Discussion
From: MSN NicknameRobedMERLIN
Sent: 4/1/2002 6:20 PM
COUNT ME IN AS WELL.. I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS..SOUNDS LIKE ALOT OF FUN..ROBEDMERLIN
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Message 14 of 42 in Discussion
From: jerseyshore
Sent: 4/1/2002 6:26 PM
I'm with you, too. This will be my first try, so I'm glad we'll be in it together.
Kathy C.
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Message 15 of 42 in Discussion
From: rivers
Sent: 4/1/2002 7:32 PM
Megn1 I am stoked about reading and discussing the Silmarillion. I have waded through it twice but it was a few years ago and I have deliberately waited to begin again with itchy fingers. I am only hoping I can find something that we can disagree on in it so we can debate again your rationalizations are solid. En Guarde I can't wait for the 14th.lol
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Message 16 of 42 in Discussion
From: Glorfindle
Sent: 4/1/2002 8:27 PM
I just listened to the Valaquenta on audio cassette, read by a wonderful actor. It took all the dryness out of it, and visions began to soar before my eyes, and burst forth in colors with astounding sounds and cressendo's. The orchestration on the tape was very good, and rather that read all the names and try to keep them straight in your head, you just close your eyes and see the genesis of Tolkien's world unfold.
I am not saying that having the text handy is not a good idea, but listening to it this time, really made it all clear and focused for me. I think the both in combination would really help everyone. And the help is as close as your local library. Order the book on audio cassette now!
Glor