Posts Tagged With: C.S. Lewis

Inklings and Introductions

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Nan Rinella

Note: the following blog post is a repost from our 2009 Southwest Regional Retreat Writers Workshop blog page. Click here for the main 2009 C.S. Lewis Southwest Regional Retreat page. ——————————————————————————– Tolkien calls the name [Inklings] “a pleasantly ingenious pun ,” referring to those who “dabble in ink.” C.S. Lewis Hi, this is Nan Rinella, … Continue reading »

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Steven Beebe Discovers Fragment of C.S. Lewis Manuscript

Posted on July 14, 2009 by cslewisfoundation

Dr. Steven Beebe, a friend, donor, and alumnus of C.S. Lewis Foundation events (Oxbridge 2005 and 2008),  has recently discovered a fragment of a manuscript that appears to be part of a collaboration between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien called Language and Human Nature. Here is the press release from Texas State University San Marcos: … Continue reading »

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Michael Ward to Speak at Science Oxford Live

Posted on June 23, 2009 by cslewisfoundation

For those of you in England or visiting next week, Michael Ward will be discussing his book, Planet Narnia, in Oxford at Oxford Science Live.  Here are the details: Planet Narnia – July 2 7.30pm, Tickets £3 (SO Friends Free) C.S. Lewis, author of the Chronicles of Narnia, was an Oxford scholar with an extensive … Continue reading »

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The Gardens of The Kilns Featured as Part of the 160th Anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ Church

Posted on June 4, 2009 by cslewisfoundation

C.S. Lewis’ beloved home, “The Kilns,” will be a featured part of the 160th anniversary celebrations of Holy Trinity Church, in Headington Quarry.  On Friday, a flower festival will feature seven of the area’s most beautiful flower gardens, including the garden at The Kilns. For more information, click here to read an article in The … Continue reading »

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Rare Edition of The Last Battle Found by Charity Volunteers

Posted on June 2, 2009 by cslewisfoundation

A rare 1956 first edition of C.S. Lewis’ novel, The Last Battle, was recently found by two volunteers at the National Trust’s second-hand bookshop in Mottisfont, England.  Volunteers Christine and Robert Williams were sorting through a delivery of donations to the bookstore when they came across the book.  It will be up for auction at … Continue reading »

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