Loveeee the idea of Shakespeare as a glimpse of what unfallen language could have been like. I will 100% be thinking of that idea for a while. Definitely fits as an idea with how Tolkien approaches language/sees a connection between language and morality. For example, he noted that in “translating” orc speech, he cleaned it up-that literal orc speech would be full of curses, repetitions, insults, foulness etc to reflect their low moral stature
I’ll let Jess give more opinions, but you should read Othello and come to Virtual Book Club to start! We have the best conversations and would love to have a new face!
Loveeee the idea of Shakespeare as a glimpse of what unfallen language could have been like. I will 100% be thinking of that idea for a while. Definitely fits as an idea with how Tolkien approaches language/sees a connection between language and morality. For example, he noted that in “translating” orc speech, he cleaned it up-that literal orc speech would be full of curses, repetitions, insults, foulness etc to reflect their low moral stature
I absolutely loved this. I have never fully read a Shakespeare before and want to start in 2025.
Where do you suggest that I begin?
I’ll let Jess give more opinions, but you should read Othello and come to Virtual Book Club to start! We have the best conversations and would love to have a new face!
Agreed!