I've just joined as a paid subscriber and would like to prepare ahead for the Lord of the Rings and Emma challenges, since I don't own copies of either yet. Which editions do you suggest I get?
Hi, Deborah. So glad you're joining us, and thanks for being a paid subscriber! Any edition of LOTR published since 2004 should be fine, because it will be based on the latest, corrected text. And any modern version of Emma should be fine too. I like the Norton Critical Edition, because it's well edited, with good critical material to accompany the reading.
Beowulf. One I’ve yet to tackle. Maybe I’m ready now. I tried LOTR when hubby was building the online game version. While his game became a success my reading of the book was a big fail.
So much to look forward to here, John! And a diverse mix as well. I suspect I have already over committee with my own book groups next year, so I am studiously not signing up to anything else yet! Happy new year to you and yours. 🎉
I’ll be using the Heaney translation, but I’ll be referring to others as well as the original Old English. The Norton Critical Edition of the Heaney translation also includes the Tolkien essay about the poem, which we will be discussing.
John - love this ambitious plan for PCF and looking forward to watching it continue to grow. You are creating a lot of value here for your readers. I am looking forward to joining in the discussions. Happy New Year!
Wow! PCF is on a roll. I am going to love your musical comparisons, along with the literary fare. I will put the summer read along on the calendar and hope to do more than peek over the sill at that one! :-) Allegro maestoso, this!
It's seems I'll have a lot of reading next year. Thank you for sharing your researchs with us. Happy New Year to you and your family and don't forget to include your sweet doggos. ❤️
Gosh, you're going to be busy in 2024, John. I 'did' Emma for my school exams, and really enjoyed it. But, you can keep Tolkien 🤣.
Happy New Year!
Happy new year to you as well!
I've just joined as a paid subscriber and would like to prepare ahead for the Lord of the Rings and Emma challenges, since I don't own copies of either yet. Which editions do you suggest I get?
Hi, Deborah. So glad you're joining us, and thanks for being a paid subscriber! Any edition of LOTR published since 2004 should be fine, because it will be based on the latest, corrected text. And any modern version of Emma should be fine too. I like the Norton Critical Edition, because it's well edited, with good critical material to accompany the reading.
Thank you!
Goodness you’re going to be busy!
Beowulf. One I’ve yet to tackle. Maybe I’m ready now. I tried LOTR when hubby was building the online game version. While his game became a success my reading of the book was a big fail.
Yes, you’re ready for Beowulf! And perhaps a group of friendly fellow readers will get you through LOTR as well.
❤️❤️🙏🙏
Thanks! Happy New Year!
So much to look forward to here, John! And a diverse mix as well. I suspect I have already over committee with my own book groups next year, so I am studiously not signing up to anything else yet! Happy new year to you and yours. 🎉
Thanks, Simon! Happy new year to you and your family. And yes, you have assigned yourself two Herculean tasks--Godspeed!
Ok I’m going to try and find the Heaney Beowulf in my local bookshop or library. Never too late to try it!
Danes, Geats, monsters, funerals... what’s not to love?
Well if you put it like that :)
The Beowulf challenge sounds like fun! Which translation do you recommend?
I’ll be using the Heaney translation, but I’ll be referring to others as well as the original Old English. The Norton Critical Edition of the Heaney translation also includes the Tolkien essay about the poem, which we will be discussing.
Sounds great.I already have the Heaney translation as well as the Tolkien essay, so I'm set. I look forward to it!
Super!
John - love this ambitious plan for PCF and looking forward to watching it continue to grow. You are creating a lot of value here for your readers. I am looking forward to joining in the discussions. Happy New Year!
Thanks, Matthew. Happy New Year!
Wow! PCF is on a roll. I am going to love your musical comparisons, along with the literary fare. I will put the summer read along on the calendar and hope to do more than peek over the sill at that one! :-) Allegro maestoso, this!
Thanks, Tara! Glad to have you onboard.
Laudably ambitious. Given my other reading commitments, I may coast on my past reading of Beowulf and LOTR. Looking forward to all of it!
Thanks, David. Glad you’re along for the ride.
I’m in for the Emma challenge!
Congrats on a great year. Happy New Year!
Super! Happy New Year, Kate!
It's seems I'll have a lot of reading next year. Thank you for sharing your researchs with us. Happy New Year to you and your family and don't forget to include your sweet doggos. ❤️
Same to you, Christine! The dogs send greetings.
Ha! Actually, they are both just very silly cops.