FACT OF THE DAY: On Oct. 21, 1948 Arthurian Torso was published. It contains commentary by Lewis on Charles Williams’s Arthurian poems. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve,” said Aslan. “And that is both honor enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough …
Month: October 2018
CSL Daily 10/20/18
FACT OF THE DAY: On October 20, 1949 the last reported Thursday Inklings meeting occurred according to Lewis’s brother’s diary. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: (Mrs. Beaver to Susan:) “If there’s anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking, they’re either braver than most, or else just silly.” The Lion, the …
CSL Daily 10/19/18
FACT OF THE DAY: Dymer, Lewis’ last poetry book (during his lifetime) was reprinted on Oct. 19, 1950. It included a new preface. Hear three Lewis scholars talk about it in a podcast from the Why Read Lewis series. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “From at least the age of six, romantic longing …
CSL Daily 10/18/18
FACT OF THE DAY: The Problem of Pain, Lewis’s first apologetic book was published on Oct. 18, 1940. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Evil comes from the abuse of free will.” The Problem of Pain (Published 10/18/1940) Learn More Details about The Misquotable C.S. Lewis
CSL Daily 10/17/18
FACT OF THE DAY: The 25th Screwtape Letter was published on October 17, 1941 in The Guardian. Its subtitle was “The Enemy Loves Platitudes.” – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: [Screwtape Complains:] “The real trouble about the set your patient is living in is that it is merely Christian. They all have individual interests, of course, …
CSL Daily 10/16/18
FACT OF THE DAY: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first published book of Narnia stories was published on Oct. 16, 1950. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “’Safe?’ said Mr. Beaver; ‘don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s …
CSL Daily 10/15/18
FACT OF THE DAY: On Oct. 15, 1951 Prince Caspian was the second Narnia story published. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: [Aslan to Lucy; who wanted him to do the same thing as before:] “Things never happen the same way twice.” Prince Caspian (Published 10/15/1951) Learn More Details about The Misquotable C.S. Lewis
CSL Daily 10/14/18
FACT OF THE DAY: Lewis gave his first ever lecture on Oct. 14, 1924. It was called “The Good, Its Position among Values.” Only four attended. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Children are not deceived by fairy-tales; they are often and gravely deceived by school-stories. Adults are not deceived by science-fiction; they can be …
CSL Daily 10/13/18
FACT OF THE DAY: On Oct. 13, 1961 An Experiment in Criticism was published; while a professional title by Lewis it is more readable than others. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Nothing can deceive unless it bears a plausible resemblance to reality.” An Experiment in Criticism (Published 10/13/1961) Learn More Details about The Misquotable C.S. …
[PODCAST] Taylor Colloquium Keynote Highlights 2018 – pt. 3 of 3
Here’s another podcast featuring content from the recent 2018 Taylor Colloquium. This time it’s the third and final show of highlights from the keynote addresses. This one features excepts from Crystal Hurd and Crystal Downing. Hurd’s topic was “Exploring the Family Influences of C. S. Lewis.” Downing spoke on “Dorothy L. Sayers and the Wages …
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