c.s. lewis – Jacke Wilson

February 16, 2021

The History of Literature #286 J.R.R. Tolkien

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) was a professor, academic essay, and professional linguist – but the world knows him best as the author of The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954-1955). In this episode, Jacke finishes his look at literary genres by exploring the life, lifelong interests, and fantasy worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien, whose books sold Continue reading

history of literature, Podcast

c.s. lewis, fantasy fiction, modern fantasy, the hobbit

September 21, 2020

The History of Literature #233 – CS Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was an Irish-born writer who spent most of his adult life in Oxford and Cambridge, studying, teaching, enjoying the company of friends (including J.R.R. Tolkien) – and also writing some of the most widely read and influential books of his era. He wrote some works of scholarship, as might be expected Continue reading

Authors, Fiction, history of literature, Podcast, Writing

c.s. lewis, children’s literature, christian, J.R.R. Tolkein, mere christianity, narnia

March 14, 2016

The History of Literature Episode 34 – Borges and the Search for Meaning

When times are tough, what does literature have for us? Jacke takes a break from the history of literature to reflect on a death in his family, the loss of Sir George Martin, and some thoughts on the meaning of life from Umberto Eco and Jorge Luis Borges. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: Continue reading

Arts, Authors, books, history of literature, Podcast

a grief observed, c.s. lewis, Death, grief, jorge luis borges, loss, mourning, sir george martin, umberto eco