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About Brenton Dickieson

“A Pilgrim in Narnia” is a blog project in reading and talking about the work of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, the Inklings, L.M. Montgomery, and the worlds they created. As a "Faith, Fantasy, and Fiction" blog, we cover topics like children’s literature, myths and mythology, fantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, poetry, theology, cultural criticism, art and writing. This blog includes my thoughts as I read through my favourite writings and reflect on my own life and culture. In this sense, I am a Pilgrim in Narnia--or Middle Earth, or Fairyland, or Avonlea. I am often peeking inside of wardrobes, looking for magic bricks in urban alleys, or rooting through yard sale boxes for old rings. If something here captures your imagination, leave a comment, “like” a post, share with your friends, or sign up to receive Narnian Pilgrim posts in your email box. Brenton Dickieson (PhD, Chester) is a father, husband, friend, university lecturer, and freelance writer from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Check out my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brentondickieson

C.S. Lewis and the Shape of Story: An Interactive Book Talk on Inkling Folk Fellowship

Posted on November 5, 2026 by Brenton Dickieson

What is the shape of story? In an early talk that became “On Stories“–published as an essay for the first time together with J.R.R. Tolkien‘s classic “On Fairy-Stories,” C.S. Lewis wants us to think about the lost art of atmosphere … Continue reading →

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The Inklings & King Arthur, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Beowulf: Spring 2027 MA Courses at Signum University

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Brenton Dickieson

I wanted to share the news of this great line-up of Signum courses this coming January. I know and admire each of these preceptors, and had a little part to play in the background of the Inklings & Arthur and … Continue reading →

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A Peek into the Wardrobe: Bookmark’s Launch of The Spiritual Imagination of C.S. Lewis at UPEI (Tues, Oct 6, 2026)

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Brenton Dickieson

I am super pleased to announce that my new book is in dock! Well, I hope so, anyway. You can’t launch unless you are in harbour, after all, and I have had some trouble getting it distributed. As regular readers … Continue reading →

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Emily Carr, L.M. Montgomery, and Literary Houses of Dreams, with Bonnie Tulloch and Pascale Halliday (MaudCast S03E03)

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Brenton Dickieson

Hello kindred spirits, and welcome to the MaudCast, the podcast of the L.M. Montgomery Institute, broadcasting from the beautiful campus of the University of Prince Edward Island. And here we are with another great episode! In S03E03, we’re chasing hidden … Continue reading →

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Book Launch Sunday in Summerside, Harbor Online Community Talk Tonight

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Brenton Dickieson

I love back-to-school week! A little while ago, I talked about the First Days of School in my Garden Gate Summer Note. A “Garden Gate Summer” is my own term for that blessed return of summer, even as the earth … Continue reading →

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