It's very common knowledge that C.S. Lewis was a brilliant author and professor, but what isn't often talked about is his poetry, probably because a lot of people over the years haven't really liked it, not to mention Lewis's other works, particularly Narnia, cast big, wide shadows. Another possible reason for the avoidance might be … Continue reading C.S. Lewis, Poet
Announcing the Two Jacks Blogathon
On November 22, 1963, Clive Staples Lewis and John Fitzgerald Kennedy died within an hour of each other, with Kennedy's death vastly overshadowing Lewis's for obvious reasons. These two men, in some respects, couldn't have been more different, although they had quite a bit in common. Lewis was born in Ireland and Kennedy's family came … Continue reading Announcing the Two Jacks Blogathon
Stage To Screen: Shadowlands
Although he was a literary powerhouse, C.S. Lewis has very seldom been portrayed on the screen as himself (Sorry, Treebeard, although you still kinda count). One of the most major works associated with him is Shadowlands, which mainly focuses on Lewis's life with his wife, Joy Davidman Gresham. For those who aren't familiar with Lewis … Continue reading Stage To Screen: Shadowlands
Taking Up Room 