Finishing the Lays of Beleriand....?

[Maédhros]

I've got it in my head that it would be most rewarding to corporately take up virtual pen in hand and, using the alliterative poetic structure established by Tolkien, to attempt to complete the Lay of Beren and Luthien, in alliterative style.

Discussion would of course be necessary to determine which of Tolkien's versions would be best to use, and at which points. Discussion would also be necessary to establish a level of minimum acceptable quality of the work in progress.

I think that is an excellent idea. I for one, would love to read it. If I may make a suggestion in this. You might try to read the "Narn Beren ion Barahir" that Findegil has so amanzinly posted in the Translations from the Elvish Forum. He is ultra meticulous in the material that he uses and he explains his reasons in great detail. I don't think that you could find something like that anywhere else (that I know of at least). The observations and additions that Aiwendil have made, have made it even better.
It's a shame really that you didn't participate in the discussion, in the verse part, for I think that you could have enhanced it.

Looking foward to reading your stuff.
Maédhros.

[Thinlómien]

Sounds really interesting. But the partcipants must be ready to undertake and finish such a great project. I know I couldn't help you even in Finnish... so I'll forget about doing it in English. Anyway, if you guys are up to such project, I'll be following it, and if I dare, might be giving you some critic or suggestions, but won't participate actively or importantly.

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Maédhros

If I may make a suggestion in this. You might try to read the "Narn Beren ion Barahir" that Findegil has so amanzinly posted in the Translations from the Elvish Forum. He is ultra meticulous in the material that he uses and he explains his reasons in great detail. I don't think that you could find something like that anywhere else (that I know of at least). The observations and additions that Aiwendil have made, have made it even better.
It's a shame really that you didn't participate in the discussion, in the verse part, for I think that you could have enhanced it.

Well shoot. I would have liked to have been a part of that. Perhaps I need to have a chat with Aiwendil, as he is mod of that forum...

Your interest, Lommy, and whatever participation, would be most welcome and greatly appreciated.

[Maédhros]

Well shoot. I would have liked to have been a part of that. Perhaps I need to have a chat with Aiwendil, as he is mod of that forum...

You can be a part of that. It is still going on.

[the guy who be short]

I'd love to be involved with this. The Lay of Leithian always struck me as an amazing work; so much thought must have gone into each line.