Tag Archives: George Sayer

Tolkien Studies Projects Sweep the Mythopoeic Scholarship Award Shortlist in Inklings Studies (Trying Not To Say “I Told You So”)

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

I just spent the weekend at Mythcon–a short, digital version of the normally weird and wonderful long weekend of scholarship and fan fun. Many of the parts of Mythcon that I love were still featured, including thoughtful and engaging panels, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Charles Huttar, Charles Williams, Christopher Tolkien, Clyde Kilby, david downing, Diana Glyer, Dimitra Fimi, Dorothy L. Sayers, Doug Anderson, George Sayer, Grevel Lindop, Humphrey Carpenter, J.R.R. Tolkien, Janet Brennan Croft, Joe Christopher, John Garth, Kathryn Lindskoog, Michael Drout, Michael Ward, Mythcon, owen barfield, Paul Ford, Peter Schakel, The Inklings, Tom Shippey, Verlyn Flieger, Walter Hooper | 26 Comments

5 C.S. Lewis Biographies for 5 Different Readings: A 10 Minute Book Talk by Brenton Dickieson

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Brenton Dickieson

This video brings together two series, the 10 Minute Book Talk with Dr. Brenton Dickieson (i.e., me), on Youtube, and what I want to do as a 5 Books Series here on http://www.aPilgrimInNarnia.com. I have had this video done for … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 Minute Book Talk, 5 Books Series, Reviews | Tagged A Life Observed, A.N. Wilson, Alan Jacobs, Alister E. McGrath, Devin Brown, George Sayer, Jack, the Narnian | 26 Comments

Literary Diversity and the Bottomless C.S. Lewis: A Unique Journey in Books

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Brenton Dickieson

In George Sayer‘s compelling biography of C.S. Lewis, Sayer recalls the first time he met his future tutor and friend. Before and after his first meeting, Sayer found himself chatting with an unknown professor, later to be revealed as J.R.R. … Continue reading →

Posted in On Writing, Thoughtful Essays | Tagged apologetics, books, C.S. Lewis, George Sayer, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jack, Mere Christianity, Narnia, The Great Divorce, writing | 18 Comments

Off to the UK!

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Brenton Dickieson

Next week I am boarding a jet plane for a research trip to the UK. I’ve got a few things on the agenda: Oxford Ah yes, Oxford, city of dreaming spires. It is an imaginatively rich space for me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged A Grief Observed, archival research, Bodleian, Bodleian Library, C.S. Lewis, Cheltenham, Chester, George Sayer, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, J.R.R. Tolkien, Oxford, Oxford C.S. Lewis Society, Surprised by Joy, The Quest of Bleheris, Worcester | 16 Comments

The First Meeting of the Inklings, with George Sayer

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Brenton Dickieson

I wrote last week about all the literary groups that formed some of the greatest writers of the 20th century, and how L.M. Montgomery was alone. One of those was the Inklings, which made C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien into … Continue reading →