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'''Hans-Jörg Modlmayr 1 March 1967''' is a [[Letters not published in "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien"|letter]] from [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] to [[Hans-Jörg Modlmayr]], written on [[1 March]] [[1967]].<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=flat&type=&topic_id=1860&forum=15|articlename=Tolkien letter in Berlin auction|dated=|website=Guide|accessed=1 June 2012}}</ref> | '''Hans-Jörg Modlmayr 1 March 1967''' is a [[Letters not published in "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien"|letter]] from [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] to [[Hans-Jörg Modlmayr]], written on [[1 March]] [[1967]].<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=flat&type=&topic_id=1860&forum=15|articlename=Tolkien letter in Berlin auction|dated=|website=Guide|accessed=1 June 2012}}</ref> | ||
*'''Subject:''' Discussion of German translations of Tolkien's works. | *'''Subject:''' Discussion of German translations of Tolkien's works. | ||
*'''Publication:''' | *'''Publication:''' A quote from the letter appeared in the auction catalogue ''[[J.A. Stargardt Katalog 698]]''. | ||
==Excerpt== | |||
"... Excuse my delay in replying, I have been somewhat overwhelmed with work and domestic troubles. In the circumstances I felt it necessary to send your letter to the Foreign Rights Department of [[Allen and Unwin|Allen & Unwin]], who deal with all matters of translation for me. I should, of course, be particularly pleased to have a German translation, and I believe that disussions are proceeding between Allen & Unwin and German publishers. I have the translation of ''The Hobbit'' (Paulus Verlag) ..." | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Hans-Jörg Modlmayr 16 March 1967]] | *[[Hans-Jörg Modlmayr 16 March 1967]] |
Revision as of 18:38, 3 June 2012
Hans-Jörg Modlmayr 1 March 1967 is a letter from J.R.R. Tolkien to Hans-Jörg Modlmayr, written on 1 March 1967.[1]
- Subject: Discussion of German translations of Tolkien's works.
- Publication: A quote from the letter appeared in the auction catalogue J.A. Stargardt Katalog 698.
Excerpt
"... Excuse my delay in replying, I have been somewhat overwhelmed with work and domestic troubles. In the circumstances I felt it necessary to send your letter to the Foreign Rights Department of Allen & Unwin, who deal with all matters of translation for me. I should, of course, be particularly pleased to have a German translation, and I believe that disussions are proceeding between Allen & Unwin and German publishers. I have the translation of The Hobbit (Paulus Verlag) ..."
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- ↑ "Tolkien letter in Berlin auction", Tolkien Collector's Guide (accessed 1 June 2012)