A few noteworthy articles concerning C.S. Lewis have been buzzing about the web recently: New Transcription of C.S. Lewis Manuscript? Most notably, Andrew Lazo–longtime friend of the C.S. Lewis Foundation–has recently posted an article on his blog about his transcription of an early manuscript that formed the basis for Surprised by Joy. Interestingly, this manuscript […]
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How “Real” is “Fantasy” Art?
An interesting debate has started between two authors on the internet about the nature of Art and whether fantasy literature qualifies. The first article, fromThe New Atlantis, features an argument by James Bowman about the nature of realism and fantasy in art, and why he does not consider fantasy art — the genre of choice […]
Narnia Exhibition at the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
For those of you located within traveling distance to Philadelphia, you may want to visit the Franklin Institute for their new Narnia Exhibition, particularly if you have children or grandchildren. Danielle Lipp, from Newsweek.com’s Budget Travel section, describes it: The 10,000-square-foot interactive exhibit features scene displays, creatures, props, and costumes from both movies, while also […]