C.S. Lewis, fantasy novelist, literary scholar, and Christian apologist, is one of the most original and well-known literary figures of the twentieth century. As one who stood at the crossroads of Edwardian and modern thinking, he is often read as a sexist or even misogynistic m…
C.S. Lewis, fantasy novelist, literary scholar, and Christian apologist, is one of the most original and well-known literary figures of the twentieth century. As one who stood at the crossroads of Edwardian and modern thinking, he is often read as a sexist or even misogynistic m…
Bandersnatch offers an inside look at the Inklings of Oxford - and a seat at their table at The Eagle and Child pub. It shows how encouragement and criticism made all the difference in The Lord of the Rings, the Chronicles of Narnia, and dozens of other books written by members …
"C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the other members of the Inklings met each week to read and discuss each other's work-in-progress, offering both encouragement and blistering critique. How did these conversations shape the books they were writing? How does creative collaboration…
"C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the other members of the Inklings met each week to read and discuss each other's work-in-progress, offering both encouragement and blistering critique. How did these conversations shape the books they were writing? How does creative collaboration…
As a relatively comprehensive analysis of Lewis's theology, this study has a two-fold objective: (1) to lay down his theology according to the paradigm most congenial to his spiritual and literary vision, i.e. the Christian pilgrimage; and (2) to identify what is the central thr…
I begin the project with prefatory descriptions of Lewis’s uses of the terms education, learning, and vocational training. Then I consider the relationships between classical studies, English studies, and American Great Works programs, noting that American Great Works programs d…
The 'Chronicles of Narnia' series has entertained millions of readers, both children and adults. The essays in this text consider a wealth of topics centred on the ethical, spiritual, mythic, and moral resonances in the adventures of Aslan, the Pevensie children, and the rest of…
C.S. Lewis: a complete guide to his life and works
The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis's masterpiece in ethics and the philosophy of science, warns of the danger of combining modern moral skepticism with the technological pursuit of human desires. The end result is the final destruction of human nature. From Brave New World to Star…
