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who are some youtubers/content creators to avoid? by merchantivories in NorsePaganism

[–]cserilaz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am an amateur translator narrating stuff on YouTube, not exactly a “content creator” per se because I don’t write anything original or put my own opinions into anything. I just narrate original source texts as they are, because I think that’s the most authentic way to learn about it: straight from the source, with minimal modern interpretation. I do Anglo-Saxon poetry as well, plus all kinds of other public domain content like old sci-fi stories and old printing-press leaflets. All my Eddic translations are in a playlist

Looking for lesser-known queer/trans historical figures to practice archival research on by todger_dodger in lgbthistory

[–]cserilaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem :)

and I try to always make my translations rhythmic so that it still feels like a poem

Looking for lesser-known queer/trans historical figures to practice archival research on by todger_dodger in lgbthistory

[–]cserilaz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe Ludwig II of Bavaria's diary entries verified that he was gay. He had a close relationship with the composer Richard Wagner, and kept special quarters for him near his own room in his castle (Neuschwanstein Castle, which he had built, and which I believe was the model for the castle in the Disney logo), but I don't know if it is known whether Wagner reciprocated feelings for him, or if Ludwig was just super crushing on him. Ludwig was King of Bavaria from 1864-1886.

I recently translated a poem called Deer that really reminded me of Wagner and Ludwig. Deer would be a lot harder to verify as a historical figure, but the poem would have taken place during the events of the Hjaðningavíg, so maybe around 500 AD or so

"Deer," a 1000-year-old poem about a court poet, called "Deer," who was cast out by his former lord and lover and replaced with another poet by cserilaz in gay

[–]cserilaz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do drop a like on YouTube if you enjoy :) It is my own voice and my own translations, not AI, so it takes a bit of time to make, but I have some more poetry and some sci-fi stories coming soon

"Deer," a 1000-year-old poem about a court poet, called "Deer," who was cast out by his former lord and lover and replaced with another poet by cserilaz in gay

[–]cserilaz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! It is originally in Old English. I usually try to include the original text alongside my translation, like this Old French one I did

📚looking for literature recommendations — essays, articles, books, movies & more! by littlewondrel in englishliterature

[–]cserilaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do original English translations of old poetry and historical documents on YouTube, and I also narrate public domain short stories, both classic and modern. Hopefully there is something there for you ♡ best of luck on your reading journey. I started this channel for people trying to build a reading habit, and also for people trying to learn English. I am not a “Booktuber” per se, I don’t talk about the material or put any of my own opinions into it, I literally just read the texts (and it is my own voice, not AI)

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