Tag Archives: Shakespeare

All Might Be True, but I Need Charts: A Review of Shakespeare’s King Henry VIII (All Is True)

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Brenton Dickieson

At the urging of a Shakespearean friend (Dr. Liam Daley–a Shakespeare scholar, not actually one of his characters), I’ve recently completed the History Cycle–given the marketable but misleading name “The War of the Roses” by Goodreads: Shakespeare, The Life and Death … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alison Weir, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VIII, King James, Margaret George, Queen Elizabeth, Richard III, Shakespeare | 2 Comments

“We Became to America what the Huns Had Been to Us”: C.S. Lewis and the European Colonization of America

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

One of C.S. Lewis’ funniest and punchiest books is also his longest. And, arguably, it is his most important work of literary criticism and his greatest academic achievement. The snazzily titled English Literature in the Sixteenth Century, excluding Drama was … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Colonialization, Columbus, English Literature in the Sixteenth Century, Indigenous Peoples, John Donne, OHEL, Out of the Silent Planet, Science Fiction, Shakespeare, Spenser, United States | 22 Comments

Jacob R. Schreiner Thesis Theatre, “The Logos of Faith: Sub-Creation through Speech-Acts in Tolkien’s Legendarium” (free online event Wednesday, June 1st, 12noon Eastern)

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

Following a successful event last week–a great conversation with Miriam Davidson on “nonviolence” in The Lord of the Rings–I wanted to send a quick update on the three Signum University Thesis Theatres on The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links | Tagged J.L. Austin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Literary Theory, pacifism, research, Shakespeare, Signum University, Speech-Act Theory, subcreation, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, war | Leave a comment

Miriam Davidson Thesis Theatre, “The Sword Not for its Sharpness: Nonviolent countercurrents in Tolkien’s Epic of War” (free online event Thurs, May 26th, 3pm ET)

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

I wanted to send a quick update on the three Signum University Thesis Theatres on The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s Legendarium that I announced last week. Our Signum University master’s students have the opportunity to write a thesis … Continue reading →

3 Upcoming Signum University Thesis Theatres on The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s Legendarium

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

I’m pleased as the week closes to offer a rich set of opportunities to dive meaningfully into Tolkien’s imaginative worlds. There are three upcoming Signum University Thesis Theatres on The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s Legendarium (all times Eastern): … Continue reading →