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A Peculiar Dedication

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

In his academic world of literary criticism, C.S. Lewis might be most influential in his A Preface to Paradise Lost. As I read it now, it does not seem an astounding book, though it is surprisingly accessible (except that the … Continue reading →

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On the Shoulders of Giants: C.S. Lewis’ Preface to “The Allegory of Love” (1935)

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

I’ve talked before about the value of reading the prefaces and introductions to books. It’s amazing how much we miss when we skip them. I’m a big fan of the fore-matter. C.S. Lewis’ preface to The Allegory of Love (1936) … Continue reading →

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