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Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
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- Mythopoeic Society—History and personal reminiscences (2)
- Mythopoeic Society—Scope (2)
- Affirmation of images in Charles Williams (1)
- Anima in Fritz Leiber (1)
- Anthroposophy and imagination (1)
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- Ariosto, Ludovico. Orlando Furioso (1)
- Barfield, Owen—Epistemology—Imagination (1)
- Baum, L. Frank. Oz books (1)
- Baum, L. Frank—Characters—Dorothy Gale (1)
- Body in The Great Divorce (1)
- Body in The Screwtape Letters (1)
- Campbell, Joseph—Theory of the monomyth (1)
- Cooper, Susan. The Dark is Rising (series)—Characters—Merlin (1)
- Courtly love in literature (1)
- Creative process (1)
- Creativity and creation (1)
- Dante. Divine Comedy (1)
- Dante—Characters—Beatrice (1)
- Dante—Characters—Virgil (1)
- Davidman, Joy—Influence on C.S. Lewis (1)
- Devils in the Chronicles of Narnia (1)
- Dwarfs in Walt Disney (1)
- Dwarves in J.R.R. Tolkien (1)
- England—Mendip Hills—Mining (1)
- Eternity in The Great Divorce (1)
- Eternity in The Screwtape Letters (1)
- Feminist criticism (1)
- Friendship (1)
- Gough, J.W. The Mines of Mendip—Influence on J.R.R. Tolkien (1)
- Heroines (1)
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Lewis And Barfield On Imagination, Stephen Thorson
Lewis And Barfield On Imagination, Stephen Thorson
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Contrasts Lewis’s and Barfield’s views on imagination, and its relationship to truth and knowledge.
Commedia As Fairy-Story: Eucatastrophe In The Loss Of Virgil, John William Houghton
Commedia As Fairy-Story: Eucatastrophe In The Loss Of Virgil, John William Houghton
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Analyzes Dante in terms of Tolkien’s theory of the Fairy-story. Sees the loss of Virgil and recovery of Beatrice as a significant eucatastrophe.
Professor J.R.R. Tolkien: A Personal Memoir, R. E. Havard
Professor J.R.R. Tolkien: A Personal Memoir, R. E. Havard
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Personal reminiscences, including how Tolkien asked Havard to become his personal physician and how Lewis usurped a party at Tolkien’s house.
Tales Newly Told, Alexei Kondratiev
Tales Newly Told, Alexei Kondratiev
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Kay, Guy Gavriel. Tigana.
Sauron Gets Drafted (And Other Thoughts On The Battle Of Creativity): 21st Mythopoeic Conference Guest Of Honor Address, Patrick Wynne
Sauron Gets Drafted (And Other Thoughts On The Battle Of Creativity): 21st Mythopoeic Conference Guest Of Honor Address, Patrick Wynne
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Guest of Honor address, Mythcon 21. Gives insight into both the necessary research and creative process necessary to illustrate mythopoeic themes. Analyzes four drafts of “The Forging of the One Ring.” Illustrations.
"Feanor Fronts Fingolfin": Artistic Visions Of Four Artists, Patrick Wynne, Tom Loback, Paula Disante, Sarah Beach
"Feanor Fronts Fingolfin": Artistic Visions Of Four Artists, Patrick Wynne, Tom Loback, Paula Disante, Sarah Beach
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
No abstract provided.
The Imposition Of Structure: Archetypes In The Fafhrd And Mouser Series, Bruce Byfield
The Imposition Of Structure: Archetypes In The Fafhrd And Mouser Series, Bruce Byfield
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Analyzes the development of stories in Leiber’s Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser series, under the influence of Jung’s and Campbell’s theories of archetypes, anima, and monomyth. Notes a maturation of he characters and more significant women characters.
Essë And Narn: Name, Identity, And Narrative In The Tale Of Túrin Turambar, Elizabeth Broadwell
Essë And Narn: Name, Identity, And Narrative In The Tale Of Túrin Turambar, Elizabeth Broadwell
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Examines the importance and significance of character names in Tolkien’s First Age narratives, especially those of Túrin Turambar. Names are “capsule narratives” of character and background. Names also demonstrate social connections, and have a magical component.
An Inklings Bibliography (41), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis
An Inklings Bibliography (41), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
For entries 34–41 in this series, Hammond reviews Tolkien titles, Christopher reviews the Lewis material, and Hargis reviews Williams and the other Inklings.
Quenti Lambardillion, Paul Nolan Hyde
Quenti Lambardillion, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Reviews the history of Tolkien language studies in The Tolkien Journal and Mythlore.
In This Issue, Glen H. Goodknight
In This Issue, Glen H. Goodknight
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
This issue begins with the cover, two interior full page illustrations, and back cover featuring art by Patrick Wynne, Tom Loback, Paula DiSante, and Sarah Beach — listed in the order their art is presented — in a special art project they planned together at the last Mythopoeic Conference, when all of them were together. This is one of the multifaceted benefits of the opportunity of Society members have in gathering together for the annual Conference. It was at this year's Conference that Mr. Wynne gave the Guest of Honor address with slides that is printed with illustrations in this …
Letters, Jan Long, Canon Norman Power, Dainis Biseneks
Letters, Jan Long, Canon Norman Power, Dainis Biseneks
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
No abstract provided.
Reviews, Glen H. Goodknight, Nancy-Lou Patterson, Bruce Leonard
Reviews, Glen H. Goodknight, Nancy-Lou Patterson, Bruce Leonard
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
The War of the Ring. J.R.R Tolkien. Reviewed by Glen GoodKnight.
Bilbo's Last Song. J.R.R Tolkien, Illust. by Pauline Baynes. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.
Owen Barfield and C.S. Lewis. Owen Barfield. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.
A Christian for All Christians: Essays in Honour of C.S. Lewis. Andrew Walker and James Patrick, Ed.. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.
The Hobbit. J.R.R. Tolkien, Illus. by David Wenzel, Adapted by Charles Dixon and Sean Deming. Reviewed by Glen GoodKnight.
The Mind of the Maker. Dorothy L. Sayers. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.
The Pattern in the Web: The Mythical Poetry of Charles Williams. Roma A. …
Joy And Memory: Wordsworth As Illuminated By C.S. Lewis, Margaret Carter
Joy And Memory: Wordsworth As Illuminated By C.S. Lewis, Margaret Carter
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Relates Lewis’s concept of “Joy” to the poetry of Wordsworth, particularly the poet’s concept of “Imagination.” While Lewis connected Joy with Christianity, Wordsworth tried to locate it “in the natural phenomena that are only its vehicles.”
A Literary Newton: A Suggestion For A Critical Appraisal Of Fritz Leiber, Bruce Byfield
A Literary Newton: A Suggestion For A Critical Appraisal Of Fritz Leiber, Bruce Byfield
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Deplores the dearth of serious critical attention to the writings of Leiber and speculates about the reasons for this. Gives an overview of his career that suggests avenues for future critical analysis.
An Inklings Bibliography (40), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis
An Inklings Bibliography (40), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
For entries 34–41 in this series, Hammond reviews Tolkien titles, Christopher reviews the Lewis material, and Hargis reviews Williams and the other Inklings.
In This Issue, Glen H. Goodknight
In This Issue, Glen H. Goodknight
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
No abstract provided.
Tales Newly Told, Alexei Kondratiev
Tales Newly Told, Alexei Kondratiev
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
No abstract provided.
Dorothy's Timeless Quest, Richard Tuerk
Dorothy's Timeless Quest, Richard Tuerk
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Analyzes Dorothy’s initial adventure to Oz and back in terms of Campbell’s monomyth. The boon that she receives in Oz, and brings back to Kansas, is a more developed self with the ability—learned in Oz—to love selflessly.
What I Did For Love, Diana Paxson
What I Did For Love, Diana Paxson
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Guest of Honor speech Mythcon 21. Follows the conference theme, “Aspects of Love in Fantasy,” and discusses various kinds of love and their appearance in fantasy. Concludes those “which appear most strongly in modern mythopoeic fantasy” are comradeship/ caritas, love of place, and “the attraction towards the numinous, or Divine.”
Emotion With Dignity: J.R.R Tolkien And Love, Paul Nolan Hyde
Emotion With Dignity: J.R.R Tolkien And Love, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Uses Tolkien’s letter (#43) of 1941 to his son Michael as a springboard for discussing the alternatives Tolkien presents there—renunciation, physical gratification, friendship, and love. Gives examples of each in Tolkien’s works.
The Mines Of Mendip And Of Moria, J. S. Ryan
The Mines Of Mendip And Of Moria, J. S. Ryan
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Considers J.W. Gough’s book on the Mendip Hills mines (beginning in the Roman period) as a source for Tolkien’s depiction of Moria. Compares passages in Gould to descriptions of Moria, and suggests the Cornish miners as “loose historical equivalents” of Tolkien’s dwarves. Maps.
Immortal Horrors And Everlasting Splendours: C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters And The Great Divorce, Douglas Loney
Immortal Horrors And Everlasting Splendours: C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters And The Great Divorce, Douglas Loney
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Sees Screwtape and The Great Divorce as constituting “something like a sub-genre within the Lewis canon.” Both have explicit religious intention, were written during WWII, and use a “rather informal, episodic structure.” Analyzes the different perspectives of each work, and their treatment of the themes of Body and Spirit, Time and Eternity, and Love.
The White Raven: A Personal Response, Paul Nolan Hyde
The White Raven: A Personal Response, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Gives a personal response to those elements of Paxson’s The White Raven “that touched [him] most deeply.” Discusses Branwen’s character at length, and that of Ogrin.
Just Among Friends, Glen H. Goodknight
Just Among Friends, Glen H. Goodknight
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Opening address at Mythcon 21, expanded. Uses Lewis’s The Four Loves to open a discussion of friendship within the society, reminding members of the dangers Lewis pointed out, chiefly that of friends “looking at each other”–that is, focusing on “mutual self-approval” to the exclusion of remembering to look “in the direction of our shared interest.”
Reviews, Paula Disante, Nancy-Lou Patterson, David Bratman, James E. Pearson Jr.
Reviews, Paula Disante, Nancy-Lou Patterson, David Bratman, James E. Pearson Jr.
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
The 1991 J.R.R Tolkien Calendar. Illus. by John Howe. Reviewed by Paula DiSante.
The Land of Narnia. Brian Sibley, Illus. by Pauline Baynes. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.
The Tale of the Rings of Power. Thomas Peterson. Reviewed by David Bratman.
The Cosmic Trilogy. C.S. Lewis. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.
The Passionate Intellect: Dorothy L. Sayers' Encounter with Dante. Barbara Reynolds. Reviewed by James E. Pearson Jr. .
An Inklings Bibliography (39), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis
An Inklings Bibliography (39), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
For entries 34–41 in this series, Hammond reviews Tolkien titles, Christopher reviews the Lewis material, and Hargis reviews Williams and the other Inklings.
Letters, David Bratman, Margaret Carter, J. E.C. Kelson, Paul Nolan Hyde
Letters, David Bratman, Margaret Carter, J. E.C. Kelson, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
No abstract provided.
Orc Hosts, Armies And Legions: A Demographic Study, Tom Loback
Orc Hosts, Armies And Legions: A Demographic Study, Tom Loback
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Calculates the likely population of Orcs in Middle-earth at various times based on Tolkien’s use of the military terms host, army, and legion. Uses The Silmarillion and several volumes of The History of Middle-earth to “show a developing concept of Orc military organization and, by inference, an idea of Orc demographics.”
The Bolt Of Tash: The Figure Of Satan In C.S. Lewis' The Horse And His Boy And The Last Battle, Nancy-Lou Patterson
The Bolt Of Tash: The Figure Of Satan In C.S. Lewis' The Horse And His Boy And The Last Battle, Nancy-Lou Patterson
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Discusses the figure of Tash in two Narnia books, noting the imagery of Satan that is applied to the god of the Calormenes.