by Philip Hensher (The published source of this article is not known.) I’M CERTAINLY NOT in favour of banning or burning books, but there are a few books in this world which would make even the most fervent liberal twitch for a box of matches. For me, it is not the 120 Days of Sodom or Mein Kampf that marks Read More ›
Two Autumn 1998 Attacks CHARLOTTE CORY SAYS SHE LOVED the Narnian Chronicles as a child, until she learned she had been “conned” by a Christian allegory. On Saturday, 19 September 1998 the Telegraph published her full-page article titled “The woman who drew Narnia” celebrating Pauline Baynes. Cory obviously has little respect for Lewis (“hypocritical”), but immense respect for Baynes. The Read More ›
by Romilda Wilder This article is included in Legacy for two reasons. First, it complements A Grief Observed. Second, it is a refreshing contrast to the extreme position of owners of the Lewis literary estate and their employees. In cleaning my room I found many, many things … more than half of which I’m discarding … either throwing away or Read More ›
C. S. Lewis 1898-1963Author and Christian apologistborn on this site 16 June 1998, Dundella FlatsDavid Alderdice, Lord Mayor of Belfast (l) and James O’Fee, Chairman of the C. S. Lewis Centenary Group (r)Photo from the Belfast Telegraph