>From: Daniel Bray <dbray@...>

>Indeed, I would pay good money for such a translation.

>Good point, although I suspect there are more Icelanders with better >skill
>in English than English speakers with skillful Icelandic. I'm >sure there
>would be plenty of demand for the sort of translation you >suggest, let's
>hope we don't have to wait too long for it.

I was wondering: Did you take a look at the Hymiskvi�a translation
(and commentaries) Haukur pointed out the other day? This is an
attempt by an Icelander to do more or less exactly what I think
needs to be done - an accurate (but readable) prose tranlation with
detailed commentaries, and even a critique of the extant translations.
I'm sure the English is less than perfect (which is why I suggested
a collaboration), but I think this one could serve as a model of an ideal
version for students, both the linguistically and the religiously inclined.

Best regards
Pelle


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