by ijohn_patmos » January 10th, 2007, 2:24 am
It may be explosive for some, but it gets only passing mention in the book. I didn't mean to be negative, but I think dwelling on this issue gives the wrong impression of the book.[/quote]
Leslie, it's common ground that theThe Narnian is a splendid work, and I think it unlikely that anything could give a different impression of it. However, although I take your point that in the totality of the book the issue does not get much attention, that is rather the point I wanted to make. After all, as you say, this book is focusing on the development of Lewis' thinking, faith, and imagination. Consequently, if we are to say that present circumstances are different to those of of every other century of the Christian era and that CSL therefore (ignoring his views on chronological snobbery) would have remained silent on the subject, then our contention should be supported with a better argument. That's all.
Regards, John
On a dark night, Kindled in love with yearnings-
oh, happy chance! -I went forth without being observed. My house being now at rest.
[Ascent of Mount Carmel I.(i)]