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Eruonen
Gondor
Jul 30 2012, 2:49pm
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This book was praised highly by Tolkien but from my glancing it is a tough read
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THE WORM OUROBOROS
by E. R. Eddison
[1922]
http://www.sacred-texts.com/ring/two/index.htm
"..Before diving in, there are a few things to be aware of. The rich language Eddison uses is based on Tudor and Jacobean English, with some modern anachronisms; it may take some getting used to, and occasionally a trip to the unabridged Oxford English Dictionary...."
Has anyone actually sat down and plowed through this book?
A retelling in more "modern" language would be of help for whoever
owns the copyright....this is done all the time with Bibles and other texts
written in archaic English etc. I know the language is part of the appeal and charm but if very few read it what good is that?
(This post was edited by Eruonen on Jul 30 2012, 2:51pm)
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This book was praised highly by Tolkien but from my glancing it is a tough read
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Eruonen
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Jul 30 2012, 2:49pm
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It has the advantage of coming before Tolkien,
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Curious
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Jul 30 2012, 3:29pm
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Revealing footnote on that site you gave
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CuriousG
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Jul 30 2012, 4:36pm
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I liked the Gormenghast books (at least the first two), but
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DesiringDragons
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Jul 30 2012, 10:27pm
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I read it through, years ago
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dernwyn
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Jul 30 2012, 4:38pm
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well, I suppose it depends on your reaction to the style
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elostirion74
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Jul 31 2012, 10:17am
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