Knowing
In 1959, the children of a new elementary school bury a time capsule containing their ideas of what they think the world will be like in…
The Spiderwick Chronicles
A review of the film The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Western Literature and the Death of God
This essay attempts to do two things. Firstly, it seeks to offer a brief tour of some of the developments in western literature,…
C.S. Lewis's Approach to Art and Literature
Please note that the content of this talk partially overlaps that of Jerry Root’s other talk entitled 'C.S. Lewis’s Approach to…
The Corporation
A review of the film and book The Corporation.
Senses, Superstitions and Spirituality
Reviews of some of Joanne Harris' novels, including Chocolat.
The Loss of God in the Novel
English literary history is a curious thing. And one especially curious thing about it is that it contains very little of importance which…
Having Some Faith in the Grey Matter
A review of Ian McEwan's Saturday.
From Ashes to Glory
Cricket is the new football, or so they say. This year’s [2005] Ashes Test Series between England and Australia has defined the…