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Why I Read C.S. Lewis Chronologically

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Brenton Dickieson

Last week I had the great thrill to post that I had finished reading through C.S. Lewis’ works chronologically–from his earliest childhood letters and stories to his last letters, essays, and books. On Thursday I will post some practical ways that … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged books, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, Hugo Dyson, J.R.R. Tolkien, mythopoiea, Narnia, owen barfield, Ransom Trilogy, Reading, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters | 28 Comments

C.S. Lewis’ Advice to Students When Everything Seems in Ruins

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

I was tempted to call this blog, “How to Keep from Being a Bore, an Ass, or a Villain.” You’ll see why very soon. It’s no secret that we live in disillusioning times. We are raising a generation with messages … Continue reading →

Posted in Lewis Biography, News & Links | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Cecil Harwood, Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, dealing with disappointment, failure, higher education, Inklings, letters, Letters to Children, Millennials, owen barfield, Oxford, spiritual theology, vocation | 30 Comments

Cataloging the Wade: An update from Elaine Hooker

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

The Marion E. Wade Centre is an absolutely indispensable resource for researchers and students of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and George MacDonald (the Inklings). For Feature Friday, here is a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, Dorothy L. Sayers, g k chesterton, George MacDonald, Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Marion E. Wade Center, owen barfield | 3 Comments

On the Death of a Friend

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

May 15 marks the death of Charles Williams, C.S. Lewis’ good friend and literary inspiration. He is certainly the Oddest Inkling, and you can follow much of his work at Sørina Higgins’ blog. Lewis and Williams met through a providential … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, Death, Dorothy L. Sayers, owen barfield, Sr. Penelope, T.S. Eliot | 9 Comments

A Normal Day in C.S. Lewis’ Life as a Student

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

Perhaps it is an odd fascination, but I do love reading people’s diaries. Dead people of course. I don’t know what I would do with the inner thoughts of real people in my every day life. It would be absolutely … Continue reading →