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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Till We Have Faces

Book • 1956

This novel is a retelling of the ancient myth of Cupid and Psyche, narrated by Orual, the ugly and bitter older sister of the beautiful Psyche.

Orual's story is a complex exploration of envy, betrayal, loss, and the journey towards self-awareness and redemption.

The book delves into Orual's life as she grapples with her love for Psyche, her anger towards the gods, and her eventual realization of her own flaws and the true nature of her feelings.

The narrative is divided into two parts, reflecting Orual's transformation from a state of bitterness and self-deception to one of understanding and mercy.

Mentioned by

Kathleen Van De Wille

Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by Annie Crawford as a book for a symbolic world reading.

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375 - Paul Kingsnorth - Western Civilization Is Already Dead

Mentioned by

Joe Rigney

as an example of a character who narrates their story as a victim.

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The Sin of Empathy — A Conversation with Joe Rigney

Recommended by Annie Crawford for a symbolic world reading in January 2025.

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374 - The Role of St. John the Baptist

Recommended by

Fr. Mike Schmitz

as his favorite novel, highlighting its exploration of self-deception and the importance of honest self-reflection.

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12/15/24 Face to Face: Til We Have Faces

Mentioned by

Cindy Rollins

in a discussion about rereading books and changing perspectives over time.

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Episode 267: “Best of” Series – An Experiment in Criticism, Ch. 8-9

Mentioned by

Fabian Graßl

as the author of books with imaginative apologetics.

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Triggergefahr? Wie Du Glaubensgespräche meistern kannst

Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

as a book she read around the same time as Phantastes.

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Episode 71: Phantastes, Ch. 1-4

Mentioned as a book that

Joe Rigney

and

Christine Cohen

did a fun little walk through.

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Pride and Prejudice / Joe Rigney and Christine Cohen

Mentioned by

Michael Dauphinais

and

Joseph Pearce

as C.S. Lewis's last work of fiction and his personal favorite.

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Till We Have Faces w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 78

Mentioned by

Andrew Snyder

in relation to his course on Plato, Stoicism, and C.S. Lewis's work.

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103 - Perelandra

Mentioned in relation to Tolkien's friendship with C.S. Lewis.

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Ep 131 - The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien

Mentioned by

Fr. Mike Schmitz

as a novel that imaginatively presents the problem of pain and how God can use it redemptively.

Day 206: Healing the Sick (2025)

Mentioned by

Thomas Banks

in the context of teaching experiences and student reactions to unlikeable characters.

Episode 254: The Literary Life 2025 Season Preview

Mentioned by

Mark Vernon

as expanding on themes from "The Abolition of Man" in surprising directions.

The Abolition of Man, That Hideous Strength, Till We Have Faces. CS Lewis as prophet of dark times

Recommended by

Annie Crawford

as C.S. Lewis's best book, gathering together all the threads of his thought.

377 - Annie Crawford - The Breakthrough of Myth

Referenced by

Erik Rostad

, who often mentions it on the Books of Titans podcast.

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Mentioned by

Mark Clark

in relation to the concept of new birth and identity in Christ.

The Mother’s Song

Mentioned by

Andrew Klavan

as a book that explodes Jungian thought by emphasizing the importance of believing in something outside of oneself.

Andrew Klavan: Why the West secularized Christmas

Mentioned by

Michael Oppizzi

as the book he wrote his master's thesis on, focusing on its themes of silence and self-knowledge.

#198 CS Lewis’ Final Novel: Ancient Myth and Modern Relevance

Mentioned by

Kathleen Van De Wille

as the best treatment of the Cupid and Psyche story, containing elements of the Semele story.

Ep. 133 Semele by Handel

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