
by
Novice » Tue May 14, 2002 11:20 pm
If I may clarify:<BR><BR>We are reading the Ainulindale and Valaquenta in The Silm.<BR><BR>There are many resources that may (or may not) have a bearing on these stories; and those who wish to can provide links to them or full bibliographical references so that others can follow them up IF THEY WISH TO.<BR><BR>All links and paper references will be collected in the Virtual Library Thread (with thanks to Parador~J), so we all have easy access to these if we are so inclined.<BR><BR>How many of these references each individual wishes to chase up, if at all, is a completely personal decision. There is no obligation to read anything other than The Silm, although I think we are all aware that we only get out of this enterprise what we put in.<BR><BR>Those who HAVE read further and deeper will naturally want to share their knowledge with us, and hopefully they will do so in such a way as to help everyone involved to further understanding.<BR><BR>If anyone does not grasp what another poster is trying to express, then one can always ask for clarification, and fuller posting of relevant quotes.<BR><BR>The idea is that we try to help each other, and take into account that not everyone will have access to the vast range of background material, nor will everyone have the inclination or the time to delve into it.<BR><BR>So, that's how I see it. Other views?<BR>Actually, I think this discussion should go into the READ ME thread, so everyone can feedback, and I'll incorporate our conclusion in the guidelines (although I think I've already said something similar in that opening post)<BR>