Questions About Christian Mythmakers: C.S. Lewis, Madeleine L'Engle, J.R.R. Tolkien, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton & Others

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Since I am already a fan of the authors mentioned, would this book help me see them in a new or deeper way? Or is it mostly an introduction?

Debbie Kirsch I certainly think so, as a Christian, and reader of (primarily) Lewis, Tolkien, and Williams. I read Charles Williams when I was much, much younger, a…moreI certainly think so, as a Christian, and reader of (primarily) Lewis, Tolkien, and Williams. I read Charles Williams when I was much, much younger, and struggled a little bit because I had absolutely no knowledge of Archetypes, though I really loved the stories and the imagery. I've been thinking I should re-read some, and I would have a richer understanding and appreciation all these years later. I am halfway through the new fictionalized biography of Lewis & Joy Davidman, and am completely engrossed, and enjoying it hugely. It's "Becoming Mrs. Lewis".(less)

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Did the variety of writings fulfill your spiritual quest?

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