Posts Tagged With: C.S. Lewis

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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Planet Narnia Is a Finalist for Mythopoeic Award in Inklings Studies

Posted on June 1, 2009 by cslewisfoundation

Just announced last week, our friend Michael Ward’s Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis is a finalist for the Mythopoeic Award in Inklings Studies, given by the Mythopoeic Society, “a non-profit organization promoting the study, discussion, and enjoyment of fantastic and mythic literature through books and periodicals, annual conferences, discussion … Continue reading »

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Upcoming C.S. Lewis Foundation Events

Posted on May 18, 2009 by cslewisfoundation

Just wanted to update everyone on our upcoming events since we’ve just added some new information online: Summer Seminars in Residence at The Kilns Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to explore the life and works of C.S. Lewis with a small group of fellow travelers while residing in C.S. Lewis’ beloved home, The Kilns! Join … Continue reading »

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