ENGL 44591 - The Works of C.S. Lewis

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

" A study of the children's fiction, namely The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis with respect to his contribution to the field of children's fantasy fiction. The course questioned how fantasywriters, such as JRR Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and their predecessors, George MacDonald and William Morris, draw the reader into the world of fantasy and fairy and how they use familiarity and accessibility to woo the reader (with a particular glance at how fantastic creatures are made believable). The course also looked at literary criticism by Lewis and Tolkien to analyze the importance of narrative perspective, dialogue, and point of view as means of developing characterization. The course culminated in an examination in the differences between the uses of allegory and symbolism in all seven of C.S. Lewis's books in The Chronicles of Narnia. "

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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