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Arthuriana in C.S. Lewis: A Conversation with Dr. Holly Ordway (8x9)
Episode 95

Arthuriana in C.S. Lewis: A Conversation with Dr. Holly Ordway (8x9)

The Optimistic Curmudgeon

May 12, 20251h 9m

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Show Notes

Dr. Holly Ordway discusses her essay "Arthur in Edgestow" in Life on the Silent Planet: Lessons in Christian Living from C.S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy. She explain Lewis's love of Arthurian legends, the choices Lewis makes in incorporating, adapting, and tweaking elements of the Arthurian legendarium in That Hideous Strength. With discussion of Charles Williams, Roger Lancelyn Green, and Merlin, this is a delightful interview with one of the foremost Inklings scholars. Enjoy!

Dr. Ordway's website - https://hollyordway.com/

Books discussed in the interview

Link to Life on the Silent Planet: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Silent-Planet-Christian-Trilogy/dp/1949716252/

Link to The Inklings and King Arthur: https://www.amazon.com/Inklings-King-Arthur-Williams-Barfield/dp/1944769897/

Link to Taliessin through Logres: https://www.amazon.com/Taliessin-through-Logres-Region-Arthurian/dp/0802815782/

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