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Bombadil_Ulmo
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Getting through the Silmarillion

« on: May 20, 2007, 11:50:31 AM »

I'm having trouble getting through The Silmarillion. I've tried taking notes, but that just takes awhile, and I've tried reading straight through it, but then I forget a lot of stuff!!
I know there isn't an easy way, but if anyone could offer a few helpful hints...?


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2007, 12:36:20 PM »

There probably isn't a foolproof way to get the Simarillion read in one go.

What I did was first to plow through the book, then go through each chapter individually, and finally go back to read the parts that I didn't pick up the first few times.

Taking notes might be a good idea, but that takes a lot of work, it wouldn't end up very organized... and I'm just to lazy to do that.


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2007, 02:28:13 PM »

Yeah, no foolproof way, but thanks!


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2007, 02:32:56 PM »

No problem. The Simarillion's tough to read.


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2007, 09:34:15 PM »

I have a question...... should I read "The silmarillion", "Unifinshed Tales",or "Lost Tales ( 1 - 5) first?


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2007, 04:14:24 AM »

I would recommend reading the Silmarillion first, followed by the Unfinished Tales, and concluded by The Book of Lost Tales. The Silmarillion, for me, is a must read for all Tolkien fans.


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2007, 06:45:06 AM »

Ok then, i have the whole summer to understand the Silmarillion Tongue


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2007, 01:26:52 PM »

After you read the Simarillion, understanding the other histories should be easier.


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2007, 08:27:14 AM »

zygis1: One other recommendation that I would have - is for you to buy either a Middle Earth encylopedia, or a set of maps pertaining to Middle Earth. These kind of tools help to fill-in some of the gaps and questions you might have. A personal favorite of mine is: "Tolkien's World From A to Z: The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth," by Robert Foster. A very helpful and useful tool. Wink


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2007, 02:30:56 PM »

Quote from: Andúnië on May 20, 2007, 02:32:56 PM

The Simarillion's tough to read.

i'll say! three or four years ago, i got 1/3 of the book finished and then couldn't read it anymore for some odd reason. i just got it as a gift from a friend and am attempting it again.


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2007, 06:41:54 PM »

Good luck with that! Wink


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Arwen005
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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2007, 01:30:19 PM »

thanks. i'll need it!! i started and now i'm having the same problem as last time!!!!


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2007, 09:36:54 PM »

I'm having the same exact problem with reading this book....at least theres somewhere i can get tips from!!! Cheesy


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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2007, 09:45:56 PM »

I think the book as a whole is great. But there are parts in which one needs a little bit of patience and perseverance. If you find youself unengaged, wait a few more pages, or even another chapter, and things will get more interesting.


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Bombadil_Ulmo
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Re: Getting through the Silmarillion

« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2007, 06:23:53 PM »

Or you could just read this version:
http://www.lotrspoofs.net/silin1000words.html
I just discovered this site yesterday. It gave me a good laugh.
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