PWJ: S4E41 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael Ward
In 2008, Dr. Michael Ward released “Planet Narnia”, a book which caused a real stir in C.S. Lewis studies in which he offered a new lens through which to view “The Chronicles of Narnia”. On today’s show, in addition to his book, Dr. Ward discusses his friendship with the late Walter Hooper, as well as his involvement in honouring Lewis’ life and legacy. Oh yes, and he also explains how he came to give James Bond a pair of x-ray glasses…
S4E41: “After Hours” with Michael Ward (Download)
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In our monthly C.S. Lewis book club, we’ve nearly completed “The Great Divorce”. When we’re finished with that book, we’re going to begin “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”. I’ve loved the Chronicles of Narnia ever since I was very little. Particularly after rereading them as an adult, I thought I understood them very well. Great was my surprise, therefore, when I first heard about “Planet Narnia”, a theory put forward by Michael Ward outlining another layer of meaning behind each book in the series…