Tag Archives: St. Francis

The Stereotype of the Hypocritical Clergyman: Chaucer and Modern Film

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

“Of his appearance I have said enough”: so Chaucer concludes one of his pictorial caricatures of the pilgrims on the road in the Prologue of Canterbury Tales. These are playful, quick, and satirical descriptions of the “faithful” on the way. … Continue reading →

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Yours, Jack… or C.S. Lewis… or Clive… or Brother Ass: The Many Signature of C.S. Lewis

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

For some time, my son has been carefully working on his signature, as I worked on mine growing up. Through sheer laziness, and lacking any artistry or loveliness, my signature is now a “B” with a line blurring to the … Continue reading →

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