The Lay Of Leithian - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Iargwath · 12-14-2003, 11:39 PM

I am currently looking at this Lay from the book The Lays of Beleriand. I am intending on writing a summary or report if you must, about this particular Lay.

I am actually looking at Canto XI (11) through to Canto XIV (14)

XI-(The disguising of Beren and Lúthien and the journey to Angband)

XII-(Fingolfin and Morgoth; the meeting with Carcharoth)

XIII-(Beren and Lúthien in Angband)

XIV-(Escape from Angband)

Are any of you guys familiar with this Lay? If not, are there any resources which may aid me in composing my report about these particular cantos'? I have already looked at The Encyclopedia of Arda, only their information is very brief.

Eöl · 12-15-2003, 11:50 AM

I fail to grasp your meaning. If you are to summarize it, then just read them all [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
or do you just want a short summary of all the chapters?

Iargwath · 12-16-2003, 04:21 AM

Understandable [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Ok, we have been given a task where we are to find a piece of literature which deals with aspects of Physical Journeys. And one of the tasks is to "re-tell" the events which take place...I have choosen Cantos' 11-14 since these are the areas in which the main journey/action takes place (my teacher has given me consent to do so). I am basically looking for a reliable source which explains the events properly, in order to place me on the right track of things. Otherwise i can compose my own summary and post it here...then i'll be open to any criticism? But i was trying to avoid that really [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I want to be correct from the beginning, so there are no real flaws in overall report.

So yes...a nice summary of the main events would be nice...

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 5:22 AM December 16, 2003: Message edited by: Iargwath ]

Arothir · 12-16-2003, 03:51 PM

Just read it! Or the portions of the Silmarilllion that describe it!

Knight of Gondor · 12-16-2003, 10:46 PM

You'll find accounts of it in the Sil, as well as previous, different renditions of it in the Books of Lost Tales.

Iargwath · 12-16-2003, 11:30 PM

Thanks guys...i'll be sure to have a look at The Book of Lost Tales...i wasn't aware that there was a section concerning The Lay of Leithian [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Finwe · 12-17-2003, 06:59 PM

I think your best bet is to find the passages in The Silmarillion that correspond to those cantos. The accounts are rather detailed, but you might have some reading to do.

12-14-2003, 11:39 PM	#1
Iargwath Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 236	The Lay Of Leithian I am currently looking at this Lay from the book The Lays of Beleriand. I am intending on writing a summary or report if you must, about this particular Lay. I am actually looking at Canto XI (11) through to Canto XIV (14) XI-(The disguising of Beren and Lúthien and the journey to Angband) XII-(Fingolfin and Morgoth; the meeting with Carcharoth) XIII-(Beren and Lúthien in Angband) XIV-(Escape from Angband) Are any of you guys familiar with this Lay? If not, are there any resources which may aid me in composing my report about these particular cantos'? I have already looked at The Encyclopedia of Arda, only their information is very brief. __________________ 'I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry'-Psalm 40 My M-e Forum

12-15-2003, 11:50 AM	#2
Eöl Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nan Elmoth Posts: 35	I fail to grasp your meaning. If you are to summarize it, then just read them all [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] or do you just want a short summary of all the chapters? __________________ '...though we part here for ever, and I shall not look on your white walls again,from you and from me a new star shall arise' -Huor

12-16-2003, 04:21 AM	#3
Iargwath Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 236	Understandable [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Ok, we have been given a task where we are to find a piece of literature which deals with aspects of Physical Journeys. And one of the tasks is to "re-tell" the events which take place...I have choosen Cantos' 11-14 since these are the areas in which the main journey/action takes place (my teacher has given me consent to do so). I am basically looking for a reliable source which explains the events properly, in order to place me on the right track of things. Otherwise i can compose my own summary and post it here...then i'll be open to any criticism? But i was trying to avoid that really [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I want to be correct from the beginning, so there are no real flaws in overall report. So yes...a nice summary of the main events would be nice... <font size=1 color=339966>[ 5:22 AM December 16, 2003: Message edited by: Iargwath ] __________________ 'I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry'-Psalm 40 My M-e Forum

12-16-2003, 03:51 PM	#4
Arothir Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: the Realm of Nargothrond beyond Narog Posts: 163	Just read it! Or the portions of the Silmarilllion that describe it! __________________ Then Felagund upon the head of Arothir set it: "Nephew mine, till I return this crown is thine."

12-16-2003, 10:46 PM	#5
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	You'll find accounts of it in the Sil, as well as previous, different renditions of it in the Books of Lost Tales. __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

12-16-2003, 11:30 PM	#6
Iargwath Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 236	Thanks guys...i'll be sure to have a look at The Book of Lost Tales...i wasn't aware that there was a section concerning The Lay of Leithian [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ 'I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry'-Psalm 40 My M-e Forum

12-17-2003, 06:59 PM	#7
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	I think your best bet is to find the passages in The Silmarillion that correspond to those cantos. The accounts are rather detailed, but you might have some reading to do. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.