Tag Archives: Verlyn Flieger

When Books Went To War: Guest Post by Trevor Brierly

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Brenton Dickieson

I am always on the lookout for great resources that helps me get into the critical moments behind the Inklings–the close of the Victorian era, the birth of fantasy and SF, the death of Tennysonian poetry in WWI, the emergence … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged books, Bram Stoker, Dracula, H.P. Lovecraft, J.R.R. Tolkien, Molly Guptill Manning, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Reading, Sidney, Smith of Wootton Major, Verlyn Flieger, When Books Went to War, WWII | 12 Comments

The Inklings and Arthur Book Wins the Mythopoeic Award!

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Brenton Dickieson

This truly is great news! I heard last week that The Inklings and King Arthur has won the Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inklings Studies. I’m not quite as astonished as Sørina is since I have a pretty strong understanding of her capability as editor. … Continue reading →

Posted in Inklings and Arthur, News & Links | Tagged academics, Arthur, Arthuriana, Christopher Tolkien, Inklings, Inklings and Arthur, Inklings and King Arthur, Jane Chance, Sorina Higgins, Tolkien Studies, Verlyn Flieger | 21 Comments

Thesis Theater Monday, Feb 26: Rob Gosselin on Tolkien’s Sub-creative Vision

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Brenton Dickieson

It is my pleasure to announce that my student, Rob Gosselin, has completed his thesis at Signum University. Rob’s topic is both fascinating and personal, where he explores how J.R.R. Tolkien’s idea of “subcreation” works when we move outside of … Continue reading →