I feel like I've just been a witness to the discovery of gravity or electricity or of the continent of America or something. The BEST lecture in my life given by a man called Reverend Dr. Michael Ward on a book he'll publish in January called Planet Narnia, uncovering a system of thinking and interpreting Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia that has NEVER been been discovered. We all sat in the theatre with our mouths gaping as he merrily led us to his thundering thesis. I will never be able to relive that moment. Needless to say, all of us in Fantasy Literature are walking around with a glowing coal for a heart and the emotional feeling of needing to cry with being overwhelmed.
I won't spoil it for you - if I described it it would be in no way as masterfully discussed as it was this morning. If you are interested in literature, theology and a new kind of Lewis - ORDER THIS BOOK. I'm going off to buy every Lewis book I can get my hands on...and to weep.
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Hi Christy - Dad here. SOunds like a real highlight! We're looking forward to hearing more. Family members are emailing us to comment on your blog; they are enjoying it and impressed by all you are experiencing. Hace a great day & Lots of love, Dad
hello lovely. This sounds incredible. I will order it this week! I know I've said it a million times, but I will never get tired of reading these thoughts of yours. You should keep up on your xanga- Your life commentary is delightful. I'm reading the first mitford now, did I tell you? nearly done with book four- I've got to get a move on! have you found anyone to watch the movie with you? or get the book? Did you run into the cast in a dark alley?
Also, thank you for your kind words on facebook. all sentiments fully recieved. give my love to justine,
K
Hello, Christy. I'm delighted you enjoyed the lecture so much. You might be interested to hear that I'm planning to organise a lecture tour of the States during the first few months of next year, and I want to visit as many different colleges, universities, church groups, Lewis societies, etc, as I can. If you know of any individuals or institutions that would like to host a lecture, do please let me know. You can find an email address for me on the Peterhouse website: http://www.pet.cam.ac.uk/
Sincerely, Michael Ward.
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