FACT OF THE DAY: Today (10/21) in 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 honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/15
FACT OF THE DAY: Today (10/15) in 1951 Prince Caspian was the second Narnia story published. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Things never happen the same way twice.” Prince Caspian (Published 10/15/1951) – – – QUIZ OF THE DAY: Finish the quote and name the source (4 words): “The whole point of seeing …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 4/7
FACT OF THE DAY: Another edition (a paperback) of A Grief Observed was published on this date (4/7) in 1966. It was first published in 1961. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I gave these talks, not because I am anyone in particular, but because I was asked to do so.” Preface to Broadcast Talks …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 3/20
FACT OF THE DAY: Lewis’s first ever book, Spirits in Bondage was published today (3/20) in 1919. It was a book of poems and he was only 20 years old. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “An influence which cannot evade our consciousness will not go very deep.” The Literary Impact of the Authorized …
Daily Lewis – Fact / Quote / Quiz: October 21st
FACT OF THE DAY: Today (10/21) in 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 honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, …
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Daily Lewis – Fact / Quote / Quiz: October 15th
FACT OF THE DAY:
Today in 1951 Prince Caspian was the second Narnia story published.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Things never happen the same way twice.”
Prince Caspian
(Published 10/15/1951)
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QUIZ OF THE DAY:
Finish the quote and name the source (4 words):
“The whole point of seeing through something is to _____ ______ _____ ____.”
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Fact / Quote / Quiz: April 7th
FACT OF THE DAY:
Another edition (a paperback) of A Grief Observed was published on this date (4/7) in 1966. It was first published in 1961.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I gave these talks, not because I am anyone in particular, but because I was asked to do so.”
Preface to Broadcast Talks
(Written on 4/6/1942)
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QUIZ OF THE DAY:
Who was Prince Caspian’s tutor?
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Fact / Quote / Quiz: March 20th
FACT OF THE DAY:
Lewis’s first ever book, Spirits in Bondage was published today (3/20) in 1919. It was a book of poems and he was only 20 years old.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“An influence which cannot evade our consciousness will not go very deep.”
The Literary Impact of the Authorized Version
(Speech first given on 3/20/1950 at the University of London)
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QUIZ OF THE DAY:
What is Trumpkin’s nickname given by Edmund in Prince Caspian?
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Mouse of Courage (CSLM-40)
If you voted on the most courageous in Narnia, this character would be the big cheese!
If you found a Narnian dictionary I think you would likely discover a picture of Reepicheep under the definition of courage. What this mouse lacks in stature he more than makes up for with his bravery. Reepicheep is quick to seek adventure and is well known (almost too well known) for defending his honor.
Fact / Quote / Quiz: January 6th
FACT OF THE DAY:
Today (1/6) in 1944 The Abolition of Man was first published. It came from a series of lectures from Feb. 1943.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If nothing is self-evident, nothing can be proved.”
The Abolition of Man
(Published on 1/6/1944)
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QUIZ OF THE DAY:
Who is the first talking animal Prince Caspian hears when he regains consciousness?
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