Tag Archives: Death

May Artifact of the Month: Charles Williams’s Honorary Master’s Degree

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

Today is the 70th anniversary of VE Day. People throughout the allied territories were celebrating Victory in Europe, including huge crowds in London and Oxford. While England was celebrating, Charles Williams was taken to hospital on May 10th. He died … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogs, Reflections | Tagged archive, Charles Williams, Death, Inklings, literature, Marion E. Wade Center, research, VE Day, WWII | 4 Comments

Farewell Terry Pratchett

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

To say that I’m a fan of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld is an understatement. Among the humorous fantasy writers, Terry Pratchett has pride of place. At his right and left hand are Douglas Adams in sheer satiric glory, and Neil Gaiman, … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links, Reflections | Tagged Death, Discworld, Douglas Adams, fantasy, Fictional Universes, fictional worlds, Multiverse, Neil Gaiman, Reaper Man, speculative fiction, Terry Pratchett, The Colour of Magic, threshold | 26 Comments

Avoiding The Road. The 25th Anniversary.

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

For nine years I have avoided The Road. Perhaps longer. I did not need the book description to know that I would avoid reading it. I picked it up, held it in my hand, and I knew. There was a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Reviews | Tagged Blood Diamonds, books, Cormac McCarthy, Death, father, fire, Post, The Kite Runner, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Road, The Walking Dead | 24 Comments

11/22/63

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

This is a reblog from the same day last year, on the 50th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death. Canadians just aren’t as good as Americans when it comes to iconic days. Let’s be honest: Canada Day isn’t nearly as interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Lewis Biography, Reflections | Tagged 11/22/63, 9/11, Brave New World, C.S. Lewis, Canada, Death, Independence Day, John F. Kennedy, John Lennon, jubilee, Lady Diana, Mother Teresa, Narnia, The Beatles, Tiananmen Square | 2 Comments

Call For Guest Blogs on The Great Divorce

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

On Monday, Nov 10th, we celebrate the 70th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ novella, The Great Divorce. I rank this among the best of Lewis’ fiction and one of his richest thought experiments. Though not one of his bestsellers, I think … Continue reading →