Tag Archives: The Chronicles of Narnia

The “Tragic Splendour” of British Monarchy and the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

“The Queen is dead, long live the King!” I don’t know if anyone was there today to carry on this royal tradition of succession. The media reports of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing had the feeling of children and grandchildren witnessing … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Death of Queen Elizabeth II, Duchess Camilla, King Charles III, King George, Louis XIV, Narnia, Prince Charles, Prince Edward Island, Queen Elizabeth, Ruth Pitter, The Chronicles of Narnia, The King's Speech, the lion the witch and the wardrobe, The Splendid Century, Till We Have Faces, Victorian Era | 20 Comments

Wherever I Go, That’s Where the Party’s At: Prince Corin as C.S. Lewis’ Harbinger of Joy, Guest Essay by Daniel Whyte IV

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

Once again, we are pleased to publish a Narnia essay by Daniel Whyte IV. Daniel is a fantasy and speculative fiction writer whose essays on culture and faith have been published in Relevant, Fathom Magazine, Arc Digital, Tor.com, Speculative Faith, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, Ecclesiastes, friendship, Hugo Dyson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Narnia, owen barfield, Roger Lancelyn Green, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Four Loves, The Horse and His Boy, The Inklings, The Inner Ring, the lion the witch and the wardrobe | 13 Comments

A Note on C.S. Lewis and the “Tragic Splendour” of British Monarchy on Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

I must confess that I am not terribly fascinated by royalty. I do like coronation chicken sandwiches, Beefeaters clearly have style, and if the Earl and Countess of Strathearn invited me to be a theologian in residence, it would definitely … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Duchess Camilla, King George, Louis XIV, Narnia, Prince Charles, Prince Edward Island, Queen Elizabeth, Ruth Pitter, The Chronicles of Narnia, The King's Speech, The Lion, The Splendid Century, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Till We Have Faces, Victorian Era | 18 Comments

Announcing my New C.S. Lewis Course at the University of Prince Edward Island (Registration Open for January 2022)

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

C.S. Lewis is one of the more prolific public figures of the 20th-century. A scholar, educator, poet, fantasist, and cultural critic, this author of the globally famous Narnian chronicles produced work in dozens of different genres and modes. Thus, I … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links, Original Research | Tagged C.S. Lewis, communication, Crystal Hurd, cultural criticism, cultural literacy, culture, Diana Pavlac Glyer, leadership, Monika Hilder, Narnia, The Chronicles of Narnia | 14 Comments

“There Are No Cruel Narnians: What The Horse and His Boy Can Tell Us About Racism, Cultural Superiority, Beauty Standards, and Inclusiveness” by Daniel Whyte IV

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

There Are No Cruel Narnians: What The Horse and His Boy Can Tell Us About Racism, Cultural Superiority, Beauty Standards, and Inclusiveness by Daniel Whyte IV The Chronicles of Narnia has legions of fans around the world. According to journalist … Continue reading →