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The Man Born To Be King: Contextualizing The Kingdom, Monica Godfrey

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Learning To Speak 'The Tongue Of The Holy Ghost': An Introduction To The Poetry Of Charles Williams, Jennifer Woodruff Tait

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

So You've Always Wanted to Read Charles Williams: An Introduction to His Prose, Plays, and Poetry

This panel will give readers a few keys to unlock the complex and fascinating writings of Lewis’s friend and fellow Inkling Charles Williams. We will suggest some starting points: War in Heaven as an introduction to his novels; the three plays Thomas Cranmer of Canterbury, The House by the Stable, and Grab and Grace, as well as the novel Descent into Hell, in which the poet/playwright Stanhope is a major character, as a good beginning for his plays; and the poem “Bors …

Truth And Imagination In Poetic Diction: Owen Barfield And C.S. Lewis's Great War, Stephen Margtheim

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

Owen Barfield’s position in his “Great War” with C.S. Lewis holds that the imagination can both perceive and create truth via poetry. Contrarily, Lewis’s position in the “war,” which took place during the 1920s before his conversion to Christianity, holds that the imagination can in no way create truth. This paper explicates Barfield’s position and arguments as well as Lewis’s objections in order to demonstrate how Barfield is victorious in the war. I examine Barfield’s understanding of the natures of imagination and truth as seen in Poetic Diction, and subsequently turn to his arguments for imagination’s passive and active …

The Inklings And The Paradox Of Friendship, Marijean Wegert

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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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 …

C.S. Lewis's Till We Have Faces: To Thine Own Self Be True, Elena Casey

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Reader And Writer: Lewis And Tolkien "On Fairy-Stories", Elizabeth Coon

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

Although J.R.R. Tolkien’s reputation in recent years has benefited immensely from Peter Jackson’s film productions of The Lord of the Rings, C.S. Lewis still far outreaches him in terms of public awareness and popularity, specifically within the Christian world. Most are surprised to learn that Tolkien played a major role in Lewis’ conversion, rather than vice versa, and that their famous friendship did not continue indefinitely, but began to fade with the publication of Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. The differences in their philosophies of storytelling unsurprisingly reveals the philosophy of their relationship. In “On Fairy-Stories,” Tolkien demands …

The Concept Of Twilight In The Writings Of C.S. Lewis, Sky Vanderburg

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

No abstract provided.

Full Issue 2010 (Volume Vii)

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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