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Elizabeth
Half-elven
Dec 28 2012, 8:00pm
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...that was given to me here before I read the Sil for the first time: Make a copy of the map of Beleriand and the genealogy charts in the back of the book. Put them in plastic sheet protectors and keep them handy as you read. Otherwise, you'll find yourself in a blur of Elves whose names begin with F and other obscure details that will hamper your enjoyment of this truly epic adventure! Also... the Sil starts with a "creation myth" that some people find too abstract at first. You may prefer to start your first read by skipping the first bits and begin with the Quenta Silmarillion, which is the story itself.
Join us NOW in the Reading Room for detailed discussions of The Hobbit, July 9-Nov. 18! Elizabeth is the TORnsib formerly known as 'erather'
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Great Expectations: The Silmarillion.
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callumtaylor90
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Dec 28 2012, 3:38pm
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Go for it!
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dubulous
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Dec 28 2012, 4:30pm
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Everything dubulous said, plus
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CuriousG
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Dec 28 2012, 5:52pm
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Thanks! I'm going to give it a go!
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callumtaylor90
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Dec 28 2012, 9:44pm
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Try this link
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CuriousG
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Dec 28 2012, 10:15pm
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That is very helpful!
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Aragalen the Green
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Dec 28 2012, 10:40pm
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Isildur was High King of both Arnor and Gondor.
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N.E. Brigand
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Dec 29 2012, 12:00am
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Thanks...
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callumtaylor90
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Dec 28 2012, 11:52pm
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Ditto what CuriousG and dubulous said
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Ardamírë
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Dec 28 2012, 6:31pm
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A piece of advice
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Elizabeth
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Dec 28 2012, 8:00pm
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Think of it as an Elvish chronicle
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Fredeghar Wayfarer
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Dec 28 2012, 8:04pm
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Yes, look elsewhere for hobbits
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CuriousG
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Dec 28 2012, 9:14pm
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I'm learning...
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callumtaylor90
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Dec 28 2012, 10:45pm
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Don't feel like you need to read it cover to cover
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SilentLion
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Dec 28 2012, 10:55pm
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Favorite and not-so-favorite parts
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CuriousG
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Dec 28 2012, 11:23pm
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It's so exciting that there is much, much more to learn!
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callumtaylor90
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Dec 28 2012, 11:58pm
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I am
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Heatherleawv
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Dec 29 2012, 2:29am
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Good for you!
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Ardamírë
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Dec 29 2012, 3:20am
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I
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Heatherleawv
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Dec 30 2012, 2:14am
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Agreed.
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callumtaylor90
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Dec 30 2012, 2:18am
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Isn't it brilliant?
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Ardamírë
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Dec 30 2012, 2:57am
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Chapter discussion of The Silmarillion?
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CuriousG
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Dec 29 2012, 3:51am
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I'd love to be involved!
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Ardamírë
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Dec 29 2012, 4:06am
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It's a big undertaking.
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Elizabeth
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Dec 29 2012, 4:37am
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Maybe we felt we should follow tradition?
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CuriousG
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Dec 29 2012, 5:56am
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What, then, do you propose?
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Elizabeth
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Dec 29 2012, 8:50pm
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How about something even less formal?
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Ardamírë
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Dec 29 2012, 9:51pm
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I like this approach.
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CuriousG
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Dec 30 2012, 4:59am
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I'll give it a go too ("we are the elves who begin with F"!)
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noWizardme
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Dec 30 2012, 9:24am
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I think 'Unfinished Tales' would be fun....
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dormouse
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Dec 29 2012, 7:05pm
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This seems like an interesting idea!
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callumtaylor90
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Dec 29 2012, 11:14am
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I like the idea
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SilentLion
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Dec 29 2012, 3:17pm
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This sounds perfect
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callumtaylor90
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Dec 29 2012, 4:12pm
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I would like to participate :)
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Aragalen the Green
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Dec 29 2012, 4:46pm
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The Silm
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Sam20
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Jan 8 2013, 12:59am
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I have been reading...
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callumtaylor90
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Jan 8 2013, 7:54am
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You might enjoy "Unfinished Tales"
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Aunt Dora Baggins
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Jan 9 2013, 12:09am
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I'm a slow reader,
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callumtaylor90
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Jan 9 2013, 9:49pm
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We are dissecting each chapter now, in case that helps.//
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CuriousG
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Jan 10 2013, 4:55am
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Your discussion will become my master notes...
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callumtaylor90
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Jan 11 2013, 5:11pm
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It's The Best!
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Malveth
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Jan 11 2013, 4:27pm
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