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Old 03-04-2002, 07:50 AM   #5
Estelyn Telcontar
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Hi, Thranic!
I've been living in Germany for years, but am an American and first read LotR in English. I agree that it's best to read a book in its original language, so I haven't read the German translations. I'm afraid of being disappointed! I have, however, heard the radio play that was done by the WDR etc., which is excellent. It is based on the older translation. I have bought the Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales in English; I was happy to find a bookstore that had them on stock here!
So, Fingolas, I can't really compare them - the opinions I've heard on the difference between the old and the new German translation are similar to what Thranic has stated.
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