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| The Valley is Jolly by Canafinwe | 3 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 11/29/2009 |
| A most interesting study, Adunaic. I've always imagined it survived in the north and in Umbar, while Sindarin remained the tongue of Gondor for many centuries. But this works, too. And he's right to want to know all he can learn. Author Reply: I hadn't thought of Umbar! With Sindarin spoken in Gondor (which it was), I think it would have been even more quickly assimilated in Arnor, which had close dealings with the folk of Rivendell, and lay between two Elven realms. I think it's very much like Elrond to adopt a "dead" language. | |
| Inzilbeth | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 11/29/2009 |
| It's good to see Estel on the mend, though he has my sympathies over Adunaic. What a mouthful that must be to learn! Poor Gilraen, she has been through it with her son. Her sudden breakdown was very real and understandable. Your Glorfindel is a delight, and I love it that he's Estel's playmate. Another great chapter, filled with so many snippets which enrich the telling, like the use of languages and the restlessness of Men. Author Reply: I'm not a philologist, but from what I can gather Adunaic isn't much like the Elven tongues: it must have been a challenge! It's good to know that Gilraen came across as real. I love Glorfindel, so I'm glad you felt I did him justice. Thanks! | |
| eliza | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 11/29/2009 |
| **sighs*** I feel Estel's pain. I still have nightmares of the Nuns at my catholic school trying to drum Latin into my brain. I had the same sentiment to it as Estel does to Adunaic. Lovely chapter Canafinwe. Author Reply: I think most students faced with "mandatory" language lessons go through this at times. Sorry to raise such traumatic memories! ;-) Thank you for taking the time to let me know that you enjoyed it! | |