In 1918 Lewis wrote to his father, ‘”You are aware that for some years now I have amused myself by writing verses, and a pocket-book collection of these followed me through France. Since my return I have occupied myself by revising them, getting them typed with a few additions, and trying to publish them.” Heinemann published the 40 poems 80 Read More ›
We need no barbarous words nor solemn spellTo raise the unknown. It lies before our feet;There have been men who sank down into HellIn some suburban street. And some there are that in their daily walksHave met archangels fresh from the sight of God,Or watched how in their beans and cabbage-stalksLong files of faerie trod. Often me too the Living Read More ›
C. S. Lewis expressed more interest in Sandro Botticelli paintings than any others. Botticelli’s “Mystic Nativity,” the only painting he signed, is the focal point of a National Gallery millennium exhibition. According to spokesman Nicholas Penny, “…the National Gallery has the only true Millennial painting ever made. There are lots of depictions of the end of the world, but this Read More ›
Review of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre’s “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”by Charles SpenserDaily Telegraph, 3 December 1998 I have to confess I was dreading reviewing this show. I’m keenly aware that many people have a fierce passion for CS Lewis’s Narnia stories and regard any criticism of them as heresy. Unfortunately, I will never forget the feeling of Read More ›
After just a year Marchington walks away with 4.5mby Anthony Lugg Pharmeceutical Marketing, 10 November 1998 The latest news about an early player in the Lewis industry suggests that in 1998 he and his brother reaped a fortune by financial hanky-panky in the biotech industry. …The biotechs continued to provide a mixed picture with a large number heading further south Read More ›
“Surprised by Freud”by John BeversluisChristianity and Literature, Winter 1992A review of A. N. Wilson’s Lewis biography First, the Anscombe debate was by no means Lewis’s first exposure to a professional philosopher: he lived among them all his adult life, read the Greats, and even taught philosophy. Second, it is simply untrue that the post-Anscombe Lewis abandoned Christian apologetics. In 1960 Read More ›
In the latest edition of Stan Mattson’s fundraising brochure “Living the Legacy” he gives an update on the Kilns: C. S. LEWIS STUDY CENTRE The Foundation owns, and is in the process of restoring, “The Kilns,” C. S. Lewis’s long-time home in Oxford. Upon completion of the work of restoration in the summer of 1999, “The Kilns” will be dedicated Read More ›
“As part of its on-going effort to encourage the renewal of Christian thought and freedom of expression within the mainstream of contemporary society, the C. S. Lewis Foundation recognizes the strategic importance of supporting Christian professionals working within the world of higher education. “Through its faculty Forum, the Foundation seeks to network Christian scholars, writers and artists, challenging all to Read More ›
“The Foundation recognizes the importance of engaging the church’s considerable human, spiritual and financial resources in support of Christian involvement throughout the culture at large. To this end, the Foundation is committed to providing educational resources and programming that are relevant to the average Christian lay person desiring to engage the culture in ways that are faithful, constructive and effective. Read More ›
Linette Martin was a resident of Oxford and a frequent visitor to the Bodleian. Her first book about Lewis traced his friendship with Sister Penelope. Although it was eagerly accepted by a major U. S. publisher, and royalties would have gone to the C. S. Lewis Pte. for permission to quote Lewis’s letters to Penelope, Lewis Pte. was offended by Read More ›