Tag Archives: Jane Austen

Advice to my 13 Year Old Niece Madison on Reading “Pride and Prejudice” for the First Time

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

Dear Madison, Since you are going to be reading Pride and Prejudice for the first time, I was hoping to read it with you so that we could talk about interesting or difficult parts. You, however, are a very quick … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Arrested Development, C.S. Lewis, Jane Austen, Keira Knightley, Pride and Prejudice, Reading, Three Ways of Writing for Children | 41 Comments

What Did C.S. Lewis do on his Birthdays? An Eleventy-Sixth Birthday Inquiry that Failed

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

On the occasion of his eleventy-sixth birthday, I thought I would replay a post I did on a previous birthday. Partly, it’s a way to capture this great thinker and writer on his birthday. It’s also partly to show deeply … Continue reading →

Posted in Lewis Biography, Reflections | Tagged birthday, C.S. Lewis, Emily Bronte, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Austen, Public Intellectual, Sir Walter Scott, writing, WWI | 5 Comments

What Did C.S. Lewis do on his Birthdays? An Eleventy-Fifth Birthday Inquiry that Failed

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

On the occasion of his eleventy-fifth birthday, I thought I would ask how intrepid author and academic C.S. Lewis spent his birthdays? It is great question. It was my goal to sit down and share some of the things that … Continue reading →

Posted in Lewis Biography, Reflections | Tagged 115th Birthday, birthday, C.S. Lewis, Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, Emily Bronte, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Austen, Sir Walter Scott, Walter Hooper, writing, WWI | 7 Comments

My Birthday Wish

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

A few hours ago I turned 38. I’ll be blunt. As I tear another page from my life’s calendar, I know exactly what I would like for my birthday. Forget silk ties, Over The Hill coffee mugs, and gift certificates … Continue reading →