The Inklings Variety Hour

An old favorite:

This week, we follow up on our discussion of Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories" by applying some of his ideas to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. We're trying to assess whether (despite Tolkien's low view of it), Lewis' children's tale actually works as a Tolkienian "Fairy Story." Works mentioned include:

• On Fairy Stories


• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe


• The Black Bull of Norroway


• Preface to Paradise Lost (when discussing Primary v. Secondary Epic)

Chris also promotes the blog he and his wife do--12tide.com--that includes resources to help people celebrate a twelve-day Christmas Season.