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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Marching as to War: Lewis on His Way to the Front Line
As I began to read Lewis’ wartime letters in 1917-1918 (The Collected Letters, vol. 1), I was struck by the casual tone of his experience. Lewis entered WWI strategically, enlisting before he was conscripted, giving him some options for placement … Continue reading
Posted in Lewis Biography, Memorable Quotes
Tagged C.S. Lewis, letters, walking, war, wartime letters, WWII
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Peals of Laughter: Humorous Writing for Children
I’m reading The Silver Chair to my seven-year-old son, an evening ritual we both cherish, even though he is old enough to read to himself. I’ve always admired Lewis for his understanding of how to write for children–in short, not … Continue reading
Posted in Memorable Quotes
Tagged C.S. Lewis, Eustace Scrubb, Glimfeather, imagination, Jill Pole, Narnia, The Silver Chair, Trumpkin, Writing for Children
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Is There More Than There Is? The Question Before All Answers
This article is the first in a three-part series on the question of whether or not there is more to this universe than what we can observe. The first installment asks the question, the second shows C.S. Lewis’ controversial answer … Continue reading
“As Long as We’ve Got Each Other”: Or Why Kirk Cameron Should Read “The Four Loves”
My wife is probably going to kill me for this one, but I’m going to offer a critique of teenage heartthrob, Kirk Cameron. It’s true, he is no longer a teen idol, and I think my wife’s pubescent crush has … Continue reading →
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