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TCG Letter #1762


From
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore (Reading committee report)
To
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore
Date
15 February 1955
Type
Typed Letter
Transcript
Complete
This internal readers report offers various points on The Lord of the Rings while it is being considered for piblication in Italian. In conclusion, the reader, Ruth Domino-Tassoni says that the reader must have a certain knowledge of Nordic folklore. In 1962 when again considering the work, it is decided that Italian readers would not enjoy it because of its Nordic flavour.
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We note our thanks to Valerio for his help translating this and other letters from the exhibition and its catalogue.


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