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Books, Theology, And Hens: The Correspondence And Friendship Of C. S. Lewis And Dorothy L. Sayers, Laura K. Simmons, Gary L. Tandy

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Separation From The King: Tinidril And Susan’S Temptation In The Desert, Kat Coffin

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

No abstract provided.

The Inklings And Race: Whiteness, Mythology, And Jesus, Andrew T. Draper

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Dorothy Sayers And The Mutual Admiration Society: Friendship And Creative Writing In An Oxford Women’S Literary Group, Barbara M. Prescott

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

No abstract provided.

The Future Of Inklings Studies: Keynote Panel Discussion (4 June 2016), Joe Ricke, Diana Glyer, Sørina Higgins, Colin Duriez

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

Transcription of panel discussion with Diana Gyler, Sørina Higgins, Colin Duriez, and Joe Ricke. (Transcribed and edited by Joe Ricke.)

Friendship And Hierarchy In Tolkien And Lewis, Grace Tiffany

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Once A Queen Of Glome, Always A Queen Of Narnia: Orual And Susan's Denial Of The Divine And Redemption Through Grace, Kat Coffin

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

Susan Pevensie is one of the most misunderstood characters in C.S. Lewis' classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia. Writers such as Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling, and Philip Pullman have declared the character's face as a reflection of Lewis' sexism and misogyny, further claiming that Susan's exclusion from the final book of the series was due to her penchant for lipstick and nylons. Feminist criticism has found Susan's treatment pointedly gendered, displaying Lewis' supposedly negative attitude towards traditional forms of femininity.

While "the problem of Susan" has garnered critical response, little thought has been given to Susan in relation to Orual, …

Maleeldil And Mutual Society: A Modern Woman's Defense Of Jane Studdock, Crystal Hurd

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

Over the past few decades, many scholars and casual readers have derided C.S. Lewis as a misogynist for the "expulsion" of Susan from Aslan's Country. However, closer examinations of Lewis's underlying philosophy and previous experiences with women lend us exceptional insight into his changing perspective as well as his portrayal of feminine characters. Written before his wildly popular The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis's science fiction or Ransom trilogy provides a glimpse into his developing talents as a fiction writer but also provides crucial commentary on the gender issues plaguing the twentieth century. This paper will investigate, through his correspondence, …

Lewis In The Dock (Part 2): A Brief Review Of The Secular Media's Coverage Of The 50th Anniversary Of C.S. Lewis's Death, Richard James

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

In 1999, I presented a paper here at this colloquium on the secular print media's response to the 1998 C.S. Lewis Centenary Celebration. In 2014, it seems only natural to do a similar paper on the secular media's coverage of the 50th anniversary of Lewis's death which also included the dedication in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey of a memorial stone in his honor. The number of articles again abound, even more than in 1998. This second paper will consider articles by syndicated literary, news and religious columnists from secular newspapers and periodicals; internet postings by public TV and secular …

Full Issue 2014 (Volume Ix)

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Feminine Leadership: Spenser's Britomart And Lewis's Reason, Jonathan Himes

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

Scholars have debated the apparent sexism in many of Lewis's statements and in his views on female clergy. Without addressing these particular issues of importance in Lewisian studies, this paper will analyze Lewis's choice of a female virgin in the role of Reason who topples the giant Spirit of the Age in his early allegory, The Pilgrim's Regress. Besides the obvious influence of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress on this work and the feminine figures of the divine in George MacDonald's fiction as another influence, Edmund Spenser's female knight Britomart may have provided Lewis with the idea of a strong feminine …

The Shieldmaiden Of Rohan, Hannah Woodard

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

This paper explores the origin and purpose of one of Tolkien’s most highly debated characters: Eowyn. I have examined Eowyn from multiple angles, taking into consideration Christian, feminist, and literary perspectives, as well as considering her medieval origins. Tolkien synthesizes all of these factors into a strong female character who represents a larger theme of his work, the triumph of paradoxical power which comes through humility and gentleness. Eowyn’s inner struggle is illuminated particularly by her relationships with both Aragorn, who represents power and renown, and Faramir, who represents restraint and humility. Her final acceptance of her femininity and strength …

Collections And Collaboration: The University Of Worcester Research Collections In Partnership With The International Research Centre For Children's Literature, Literacy And Creativity, Rachel Johnson

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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'You Will Have No More Dreams; Have Children Instead' Or, What's A Nice Egalitarian Girl Like You Doing In A Book Like This?, Jennifer L. Woodruff Tait

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Screwtape's Millennial Toast, Louis A. Markos

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Dorothy Sayers And The Responsibilities Of The Christian Writer, Christine M. Fletcher

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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'A Sort Of A Fairy Tale': Narrative And Genre In George Macdonald's Little Daylight, Rachel E. Johnson

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Rooms As Cultural Approaches, Katie Garber

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Signs And C.S. Lewis: The Meaning Of Meaning And The Value Of Film, Charlie W. Starr

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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The Good Guys And The Bad Guys: Teachable Moments In The Chronicles Of Narnia, Louis A. Markos

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

No abstract provided.

Full Issue 2006 (Volume V)

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Casting Light On Lilith: A Biblical Approach, Marie K. Hammond

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Male Vs. Female As Good Vs. Bad: Deconstructing Gender In C.S. Lewis's Theology, Sam Mcbride

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Full Issue 2001 (Volume Iii)

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Full Issue 1999 (Volume Ii)

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Gender And Inklings Friendship, Candice Frederick, Sam Mcbride

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

This paper discusses C.S. Lewis’s views on women and friendship between the sexes.

Full Issue 1997 (Volume 1)

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

The collected papers presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.