Tag Archives: Narnia

My New Role at the University of Prince Edward Island (or How to Beat the Summer Heat in the Land of Anne of Green Gables)

Posted on August 12, 2025 by

Hello, dear readers! My wife and I are escaping a beautiful but intensely hot high afternoon in a tourist cafe in the Land of Anne of Green Gables (Cavendish, PEI). We are camping on our Island’s magical North Shore (read … Continue reading →

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“Because My Old Heart Would Burst”: A Settler’s Reflections on Indigenous Spaces in Octavia Butler and C.S. Lewis (Theology on Tap by Brenton Dickieson)

Posted on March 2, 2025 by

I have some exciting news! On Tuesday, I will be giving a talk in the “Theology on Tap” series. After a pandemic hiatus, it is lovely to see this event emerge again. A few years ago, I did my “Hobbits … Continue reading →

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11/22/63: The Day that C.S. Lewis Died

Posted on November 22, 2024 by

The author reflects on the cultural significance of iconic historical moments in America compared to Canada, sharing personal memories tied to events like JFK’s assassination and 9/11. C.S. Lewis’s legacy is highlighted, indicating he may be remembered longer than some American figures. The piece emphasizes the enduring impact of these memories and legacies. Continue reading →

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C.S. Lewis in Addison’s Walk and other Literary Pilgrimages with Gabriel Schenk

Posted on November 12, 2024 by

The author reflects on memories of walking in Oxfordshire with Dr. Gabriel Schenk, an Oxford alum and scholar of the Arthuriad. He discusses Gabriel’s recent projects, including captivating YouTube documentaries on literary figures and a video about C.S. Lewis and Tolkien. Gabriel’s work evokes deep literary connections and personal insights. Continue reading →

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My Unblurbed Blurb of Charlie Starr’s The Lion Country

Posted on October 9, 2024 by

As I am between steps in the publication of a book about C.S. Lewis’s thought, I find myself coming back to my bookshelf with a bit of mental space. I have been following Charlie W. Starr’s work for almost as … Continue reading →

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