#i feel like recognize Words more than Letters. only reason im good at spelling is i have a good memory for it

[voidimp]

hey u know how when ai tries to make text it looks all weird & the letters are sometimes like combined or theres random bits where there shouldnt be... if u look at regular text & it kinda looks like that..... do we think that might possibly be........ dyslexia................ asking for a friend (me)

[gringolet]

i just discovered your blog and i need help because like. so im an english major graduating after next semester but i only got to experience older english literature in two classes and i gained a passion for it. one was just an english literature class (i know we did sir gawain and the green knight but i dont remember if we read the whole thing, most of it was just parts of things) and thats where i fell in love with it. but that had translations. the next class was where we read le morte d'arthur the entire class and i only hated it because it didnt have translations and i had NO idea how to be reading it, but it wasn't that i didn't like the story itself. anyway long story short ive saved ur pinned post but i was gonna ask what u recommend with like translations and/or learning to read old english without craving the sweet release of death even though the stories are great. i feel like a fake reading translations but i also have no clue how to read this shit, man. like...im so passionate about all this medieval stuff and yet here i am. unable to read it. thank u for listening ;-; <3

hi! firstly, you absolutely are not a fake for reading translations. unless you want to do a close reading academic analysis of the language, theres no reason a well done translation wont work. i think the idea that you cant truly enjoy a work if you read a translation is a huge boundary to younger people, neurodivergent people, people for whom english isnt a first langauge etc getting into medieval lit.

that being said, the language of middle english texts like sir gawain and the green knight is beautiful, and well worth reading if one so desires. i dont personally read old english (old english is like beowulf, and is legitimately a completely different language than modern english: see the first lines of beowulf

Hwæt. We Gardena in geardagum, þeodcyninga, þrym gefrunon, hu ða æþelingas ellen fremedon. )

middle english is the language in which sir gawain and the green knight is written, and while the line to be drawn is murky, it is generally considered a seperate language from old english and modern english, and is a lot easier for modern english speakers to understand:

SIÞEN þe sege and þe assaut watz sesed at Troye,

Þe borȝ brittened and brent to brondeȝ and askez,

Þe tulk þat þe trammes of tresoun þer wroȝt

firstly i would learn the alphabet of middle english, like þ  makes a th sound. however, most printed editions will have the alphabet changed to modern english (sithen the sege and the assault watz sesed at Troye) which makes it much easier to parse. then its a matter of training your brain to see the differences in spelling, through practice. a synaptic translation is a great place to start-- that is, one which has the original text to one side and a translation on the other. when we correct the spelling we see:

sithen the siege and the assault was ceased at Troy

The final step is learning the words in middle english no longer used today. there are a number of handy middle english dictionaries available online with a quick google, and i reccommend keeping at least one open to look up words you dont recognize. “sithen” for instance, means “since” or “from the time that” but could be translated also as “when” giving us

Since the siege and the assault was ceased at Troy

cool! a real sentence. we did it!

okay, moving on to reccs: theres a wonderful beautiful website i love so dearly, https://d.lib.rochester.edu/teams Teams has a number of middle english texts available online and also cheap as paperbacks, which have the letters corrected and annotations on the side defining difficult words. they’re so helpful and a great way to get started with middle english! also, as a note, i wouldnt start with sgatgk; its more difficult than a lot of other texts in terms of the language. one text thats really engaging, has easier language, is on teams and has beautiful language is the stanzaic morte d’arthur https://d.lib.rochester.edu/teams/text/benson-and-foster-king-arthurs-death-stanzaic-morte-arthur-part-i

le morte is also very late for middle english so is a good place to start, if a bit of a lengthy slog at times. in general just have fun with it!

[allwaswell16]

 ~*~My Favorite Fics by MyOwnSpark~*~

Just Tell Me the Song and I’ll Sing It, ~40k

Louis is an architecture student who can only think about the future. Harry is a baseball player who can only think about right now. Both are lonely for different reasons. Boybands bring them together. Or, this may just be a long love letter to Louis’ voice, I’m not sure.

{Okay, this fic is my soulmate fic. Yes, on the surface it is about baseball and boyband karaoke, which that’s like it’s just speaking to me directly. BUT this fic is so much more than that. This is the fic that made me fall in love with Cynthia’s writing. The story itself is lovely and clever, but my god, the emotion that she can convey with her words is so compelling and unique. I would recognize her writing anywhere.}

Long Road to Love Leads Back to You, 9k

“Missed you,” Louis murmured.

Harry smiled against his mouth. “It’s only been a few minutes, babe.”

“No, I meant …” Louis sighed with relief and didn’t finish, chose to keep kissing instead. He’d been afraid it would be one of those distant, frosty kind of nights where they would bicker and pick and brush past each other, Harry mad at Louis for some reason Louis couldn’t name. Those were nights where Louis could see that edge of disappointment in Harry’s eyes, nights where it seemed their love got lost somewhere between the kitchen and the bedroom, among the dirty dishes and lost toys and their two very young kids. But it felt like they might be righted now, back on track because of their funny conversation in the bathroom, and if Harry wanted Louis to be naked on his lap, then that’s what Louis would to do.

Harry is feeling cranky and lonely after a long week. Louis' offhand comment about a co-worker's maternity leave starts a conversation that gets Harry out of his head and into his heart.

{I remember Cynthia first telling me she was writing this and being nervous about the topic, and I just remember saying that I knew that whatever she wrote would be amazing. And then when I read it, it just blew me away. This is so beautiful and again so much more than what it seems on the surface. It’s one that stays with you, and how with the right person you can be truly vulnerable. And then at the end there is the most beautiful piece of Larry fan art by @twopoppies I have ever seen that just magically adds to the story. This whole thing will just knock the wind right out of you.  I have to stop now before I start crying. IM FINE.)

Can’t Keep This Beating Heart at Bay, 9k

Louis thought that he kinda liked her, but there was something missing; he saw it in Harry's eyes. Basically "Home" in a fanfic, with an epilogue thrown in for good measure.

{Okay, so first of all, I don’t read canon fics just in general, but I’m so glad I gave this one a chance. You can just feel the panic right alongside Louis as he frantically tries to fix what went wrong. And then the epilogue...damn you, Cynthia. I dare you not to shed a tear at that one.)

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This fic rec was made in honor of my dear friend @myownsparknow ‘s birthday! Cynthia, you are my very favorite Larry fic writer, which I proclaim to anyone who will listen. You were my favorite before I even knew who you were. lol. I’m so lucky now to also call you a friend. If you haven’t read all of her fics, you should begin immediately. Just start anywhere and start reading, she’s a sorceress and her fics will put you under her spell. 

[nerdalerrt101]

Forbidden (part 2)

Character: Park Jimin x reader, Kim Taehyung x reader Genre: Fantasy,Angst, Fluf, King AU

prologue/ part 1/ part 2 

a/n: Y/N means your name

Sinopsis: Once upon a time, in a land far far away lived a king who had everything. Everything but a woman to love. He lived in a big castle with his two nephew and four brothers. He loved them dearly and lived happily and in peace. But as time passed by, he couldn’t help but feel lonely. That’s why he decided one day to find a wife. A woman who was beautiful and good enough to be queen and his lover. And he did find her, but… We all know that forced love is never going to survive. This is story about love that was never meant to be. And about love that was destined but forbidden.

This day really could’t be better! When i went to bakery i got sweet bread on discount. I entered Sola’s house almost dancing and she looked at me with wide and surprised eyes.  “Well that’s some mood improvement since this morning. What happened?” “Well those herbs i found this morning were pretty helpful. I also picked lot of mushrooms and berries and my payment was pretty good today. Aaand...” I opened my bag and took out sweet bread. Sola’s eyes started shining. “I brought you your favorite!” I had a proud smile on my face. I knew this will make her happy. “This is so sweet Y/N! Now it’s my turn to get all emotional.” She hugged me tightly and then took bread and split it in half. “There. You bought it so we shold share it.” I smiled at her. “Thank you my lady.” I bowed down. When i looked at her she had somewhat sad smile on her face. When she noticed me looking at her she quickly smiled brightly and turned towards the kitchen. “Let’s eat. You must me starving.” We ate and chatted like we didn’t see each other for years. Good thing when i’m whit Sola is that we always have new themes to talk about and we are never bored together.When we finished our dinner we went out in the little garden in front of the house. Well that wans’t exatcly garden because we lived in the forest but it was little higher ground sorounded with flowers. There was little bench ot top of the that ground and we had perfect view on the city below us. It was so beautiful. Lights were everywhere and we could even hear music. We were just sitting there in silence. “So what’s up with you today?” I asked Sola and looked her in the eyes. She looked at me surprised for a second. Then she smiled at me. “As always i can’t hide anything from you. I had visitors today.”  “Really? Isn’t that a good thing? Were they looking for the potion or spell or something like that?” “They were looking for matchmaking servise. And you wouldn’t even guess how important this vistors were. I was little surprised to see THEM looking for my service, but i aceppted and after little thinking i got the right girl.” Sola was looking straight before her and her face was little worried i think.  “So were they satisfied with the girl? Is that why you are worried?” “They looked like they were but it’s girl im concerned about. You see in their household is a little girl who is very sick and doctors simply can’t find cure. So i thought since there is a case like that in their family i should find someone who filled their conditions of being beautiful and kindhearted AND who was smart enough to find cure for little girl. I said that i will contact that girl and set them up a meeting.”  “But that’s good desicion Sola! I’m sure that everything is going to be alright.” “Even if that girl is you, Y/N?” Sola looked straigth at my eyes. She had mixed concearn and saddnes in her look. It actualy took me few seconds before her words got to my head. “Wait what?! I’m the girl that’s beautiful, kindhearted and good with medicine?” “Yes Y/N... You are most beautiful person i know both inside and outside. And besides it’s a FACT that you are good with finding cures for people in most unespected ways. I’m sorry i did this before i talked to you but that man that came to me... He had this sadness in his eyes and heart. Same sadness i saw in eyes of the person i love the most in this world.” She took my hand and smiled at me. “I know that you don’t show that side in front of anyone, but i know you better then anyone else. I know that you feel lonely since your parents died and i just tough that this can help you. Again, i‘m sorry for talking to you first but i know that you wouldn’t accept to meet someone because you think that it’s too early. But it’s not. This is the right time for you to fall in love to feel such a beautiful feeling. I simply know that it can save you from your own thoughts.” I listened her without blinking once. I wansn’t angry or upset with her. No i was just deeply touched by how much she cares about me. A never could help her as much she did that for me. “What do you say to just meet him? And then you can decide. Trust me this guy i smoking hot. His whole family is.” I already knew my answer. I can do this much for her. “Okay.” I said and smiled at her. “Really?” Sola was kind of shocked. “Yup.” Sola hugged me tightly. “Thank you Y/N! I promise you won’t regret it.” I really hope i won’t.

I was thinking about encounter with that enchantress when Taehyung handed me cup of tea. “Here you go uncle. I made it from fresh herbs. They make me relax and refresh so i hope they help you as well.” I took cup from his hand and smelled the tea. Aroma wasn’t that strong and yet it leaves good impression. I took a sip and it was very good just as my nephew said.  “Thank you Tae. It really is good as you said.” I smiled and let my body relax. “Uncle i really hope it goes well for you with this matchmaking thing.” Ah this kid... “Thank you. I hope that woman is not con artist. I somehow believe her without any good reason, and it kinda scares me.”  “Well sometimes we just need one stranger to believe into after experiencing a lot of things in life.” His eyes had sad gleam in them. “How is Yumi Taehyung?” “Same. She is trying to sit and do daily things in the day and then she sems fine. But when the night comes... I’m really sad this is happening to her. She is just a inocent kid. You don’t even know how many times i wished i was on her place instead of her.” He bent his head low. I could see that he was bearly holding in the tears. “You know... That girl i’m suposed to meet... Matchmaker said that she is a very good herbalist. That’s just one more of the reasons i decided to meet her. Believe it or not she was the one who cured our aunt Hanah few years ago when she was seriously sick.” Taehyung wided his eyes. “Than maybe...maybe she can help her?” “Maybe...” After tea with Taehyung i went back to my chambers. I took a long pleasing bath and after that i wnt out to see stars. They were very beautiful tonigh.Just then a little owl landed beside me.  “Oh i know you! You are pet of that enchantress. Hmm what was your name agai... Ah yes! Night...right?” I noticed something in the klaws of the bird. I gently took piece of papet and it seems something was atached to it. As soon as i took it, Night flew away. It seams this paper was letter.  “To King Jimin of Great Kadelia  Meeting with the girl is tomorow at noon on the Heaven hill.  I thought that was the best place to meet because it was between your castle  and her house. You are meeting exactly in the middle.  Bring this medallion as proof that you are the man she is meeting. She will have  the same one.  Exuse my freedom of organising this meeting without both of your consent.   I hope you will find what you were looking for my king.” I looked at medallion that came with letter. It was silver rain drop shaped and it had dark blue stone in it. Judging by it looks, it seems it’s real silver. I guess this is going to find me a potential new partner huh? I put it around my neck and went straight to bed.

Morning was very beautiful today. Sun was warm and i could hear birds singing around me. Forest was really alive today. I decided to take day off since i’m going to meet that nobleman today. As soon i woke up i started prepairing for the event of the day. I wore a plain baby blue dress i made last night from material Sola gave me. I let my hair down, which i usualy keep in a messy bun. Around my neck was silver rain drop medallion which Sola told me to wear because like this we will be able to recognize each other.  She also told me one very important thing. To not tell that man that i know Sola. She said that he will probably think this was all a set up. So i decided not to tell him...yet.  I reached end of the forest road and was now in city. I moved towards Heaven hill as i’m told. I wonder what kind of man is that man. I never actualy thought about marring. At least not yet. So i actualy don’t know what to think about that.

I arrived at Heaven hill and there weren’t that many people. I guess Sola choose this place just because of this. I sat on the nearby bench and looked around. I haven’t seen any man wearing same necklace as mine.  “Excuse me, are you here to meet me?” I heard male voice and turned my head around. I was greeted with a pair of warm dark brown eyes and polite smile. Man had a silver hair and was very handsome. I stood up and looked down at his necklace. It was same as mine. I bowed. “Yes and i suppose you are here to meet me?” I asked man before me.

“Yes indeed. My name is Jimin it’s pleasure to finaly meet you.” I took her hand kissed it lightly. “Oh no please pleasure is all mine.My name is Y/N.” I looked at her face and saw a tint of blush. “Matchmaker really wasn’t lying when she said you are very beautiful.” She really wasn’t. The girl before me looked noble and very beautiful even in that plane blue dress. She had light brown hair and beautiful emerald green eyes. In fact she kinda looked familiar.  “Um excuse me but i kinda don’t know what to do right now.” She said suddenly. She looked little embarrassed. “Don’t wory you are not the only one haha.” She looked at me and chuckled. “Why don’t we sit down and get to know each other? I’m sure you know why did we meet.” “Oh yes, yes of course.” We sat down on bench that she was sitting earlier and talked for about hour. I still haven’t told her my rank. She mentoned that she only knew i was nobleman. Will she refuse me if i say that i was the king? From the moment i saw her i felt something. Something i never felt untill now.It was like something hit me straight in the chest and slowly started spreading around my whole body. After talking to her i realised how pleasant she was. Easy to talk to and really smart. Her laugh was contagious. I never felt so relaxed in such a short period of time. I decided. I will ask her to join me at the castle as my future wife. “You see miss Y/N, i really had fun today. I know it may be little too soon to ask this but... would you like to become my wife for real?” The look on her face was troubled.  “I know it’s early to answer me but i have an idea. Since i’m sure about you, i want you to be sure do you like me as a man or not. I will not make you bring decision you don’t want to so i thought you could spend some time at my home. To get to know me better and decide. You know i have a little girl in my household that’s very sick right?” She nodded her head. “If that’s too unpleasant for you, you can come to my house as that little girls nurse. I also heard that you are very good herbalist and that you helped my aunt Hanah recover when you were very little.” That’s it i trew the bait. Now i just wait and see if she catch it.

I froze in place. He said aunt Hanah. I do remmember her very good despite being very young when all that hapened, and i also remember thet she was king’s sister. She talked about her nephews very often. I remmember her saying the youngest, her favourite one, was very handsome and that he had silver hair. She also named him Jimin. If that is the same man then he’s... “The King...” I said quietly almost like a whisper. I looked at his face with my eyes wide and he just warmly smiled at me. “That’s right. I am the King of Great Kadelia, king Jimin.”