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N.E. Brigand
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Jun 21 2009, 9:49pm
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**What should we discuss next?**
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We are two-thirds of the way through our Hobbit discussion, which concludes on August 9. In about two weeks, we should vote on the subject of our next discussion. This is not the official voting thread, but please use it to offer some ideas.
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One Ringer
Dor-Lomin
Jun 22 2009, 10:28am
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I think it'd be a good opportunity to discuss that. 
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Curious
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Jun 22 2009, 4:12pm
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The Silmarillion or Tolkien artwork.
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I think the latter (Tolkien artwork) is my personal choice. The last time we discussed The Silmarillion, I dropped out of the discussion (which might be a good thing for me, so I'm not crying about it). But it does seem like time for The Silmarillion, unless people want to discuss Tolkien artwork. We did this in the past and it was fun. Perhaps it is time to do it again.
N.E.B. can correct me if I am wrong, but I think we've also had primary discussions of Unfinished Tales, Children of Hurin, and LotR by theme rather than by chapter. I think it is too soon to return to LotR, although I would consider another thematic discussion in the future. I don't think I would participate in a discussion of Unfinished Tales or Children of Hurin, and I don't think many other people would either.
Even if I dropped out of a discussion of The Silmarillion, I'm confident others would be interested. But let's consider returning to Tolkien artwork, if not now, then in the future.
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Darkstone
Elvenhome
Jun 22 2009, 4:21pm
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The audacious proposal stirred his heart. And the stirring became a song, and it mingled with the songs of Gil-galad and Celebrian, and with those of Feanor and Fingon. The song-weaving created a larger song, and then another, until suddenly it was as if a long forgotten memory woke and for one breathtaking moment the Music of the Ainur revealed itself in all glory. He opened his lips to sing and share this song. Then he realized that the others would not understand. Not even Mithrandir given his current state of mind. So he smiled and simply said "A diversion.”
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Curious
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Jun 22 2009, 5:27pm
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What would we discuss, exactly?
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Curious
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Jun 22 2009, 5:28pm
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I forgot we also discussed Tolkien's Letters once. That might be good again.//
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Darkstone
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Jun 22 2009, 5:56pm
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What would we discuss, exactly?
"How much was Tolkien a man of his times?", "What previous literature influenced him?", "How much did his school studies and life experiences affect him?", "What process did he use to write The Hobbit, LOTR, etc.?", "What were the individual influences of The Inklings?", "What was the influence of Catholicism?", and so on.
Basically pretty much what we've already discussed now and then, here and there, in bits and pieces, but this time as a continuous and coherent main discussion with a common authoritative text.
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The audacious proposal stirred his heart. And the stirring became a song, and it mingled with the songs of Gil-galad and Celebrian, and with those of Feanor and Fingon. The song-weaving created a larger song, and then another, until suddenly it was as if a long forgotten memory woke and for one breathtaking moment the Music of the Ainur revealed itself in all glory. He opened his lips to sing and share this song. Then he realized that the others would not understand. Not even Mithrandir given his current state of mind. So he smiled and simply said "A diversion.”
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Curious
Gondolin
Jun 22 2009, 6:13pm
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I certainly have much to learn about his biography. Like Tolkien, I'm skeptical about the connection between biography and fiction, at least as put together by anyone other than the author or someone who knew him intimately, but discussing his biography is a good way to put that skepticism to the test.
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N.E. Brigand
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Jun 22 2009, 9:02pm
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FYI, I haven't heard from SirDennisC for this week.
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Before he signed up to lead "Fire and Water", he had mentioned that he'd be traveling abroad the first part of this month with an indeterminate return date; I wonder if his travel was extended? If his discussion isn't underway by midday (US eastern time) tomorrow, I'll open the week for free-for-all discussion.
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Dreamdeer
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Jun 23 2009, 4:32pm
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Since I will have to miss the discussion on the last week of September and the first week of October, I selfishly hope it isn't very interesting. 
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N.E. Brigand
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Jun 23 2009, 5:10pm
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**Let's open up the chapter as a free-for-all discussion.**
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Anyone may now post a new thread on "Fire and Water". However, should SirDennis return partway through the week, please let him take the lead from then on out.
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GaladrielTX
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Jun 23 2009, 5:32pm
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Is there any way we could discuss The Father Christmas Letters
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so that the discussion ends up around Christmas? I’ve never read it myself so I have no idea how long it is. If it’s too short to fill August through December perhaps we could discuss another short work beforehand so that the timing is right. Tolkien’s letters? Roverandum? I haven’t read any of these but would like to. My birthday is coming up in about a month so now would be the perfect time to start dropping hints to UT for bookish gifties. :o)
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Jun 23 2009, 5:55pm
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Tolkien Forever
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Jun 24 2009, 3:50am
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Maybe we can recite ALL of Tolkien's poetry (just kidding)
Silmarillion.
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batik
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Jun 24 2009, 3:57am
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Ready (I think) for The Sil...
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but Letters (either of those mentioned) sounds kind of interesting too. Of course that would mean I'd need to acquire another Tolkien book. Boo-hoo. Not. 
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Elizabeth
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Jun 24 2009, 7:29am
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"Christmas Letters" would be a good secondary discussion./
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The Rohirrim, by Peter Xavier Price
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Elven
Doriath
Jun 24 2009, 10:36am
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like the idea of the biography ...
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Its a nice change and I think it could be very interesting to read and study the source, Tolkien, and get an idea of thos ethings which they say influence d him and his writings.
But the Christmas Letters sound good around December too!
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Kelvarhin
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Jul 3 2009, 7:31am
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Nope he sent me a PM at the start of this week
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He was PC-less and had gotten his weeks mixed up. He thought it was this week he was supposed to lead.
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Isis
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Jul 3 2009, 10:36am
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I missed The Sil last time round for some reason and I'm about due a re-read. I should have some more time on my hands now that I'm finished with my epic journey through higher education.
I've read a couple of bios - which one do you guys have in mind?
'Take now this Ring,' he said; 'for thy labours and thy cares will be heavy, but in all it will support thee and defend thee from weariness. For this is the Ring of Fire, and herewith, maybe, thou shalt rekindle hearts to the valour of old in a world that grows chill.'
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