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Mentioned in 16 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.
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.
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Mentioned in 16 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
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as an example of a character who narrates their story as a victim.

Joe Rigney

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


Fr. Mike Schmitz

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12/15/24 Face to Face: Til We Have Faces
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in a discussion about rereading books and changing perspectives over time.

Cindy Rollins

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Episode 267: “Best of” Series – An Experiment in Criticism, Ch. 8-9
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as the author of books with imaginative apologetics.

Fabian Graßl

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

Angelina Stanford

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Episode 71: Phantastes, Ch. 1-4
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as C.S. Lewis's last work of fiction and his personal favorite.

Michael Dauphinais


Joseph Pearce

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Till We Have Faces w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 78
Mentioned in relation to Tolkien's friendship with C.S. Lewis.

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Ep 131 - The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
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as a novel that imaginatively presents the problem of pain and how God can use it redemptively.

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Day 206: Healing the Sick (2025)
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as expanding on themes from "The Abolition of Man" in surprising directions.

Mark Vernon

The Abolition of Man, That Hideous Strength, Till We Have Faces. CS Lewis as prophet of dark times
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in the context of teaching experiences and student reactions to unlikeable characters.

Thomas Banks

Episode 254: The Literary Life 2025 Season Preview
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as C.S. Lewis's best book, gathering together all the threads of his thought.

Annie Crawford

377 - Annie Crawford - The Breakthrough of Myth
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, who often mentions it on the Books of Titans podcast.

Erik Rostad

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
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in relation to the concept of new birth and identity in Christ.

Mark Clark

The Mother’s Song
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as a book that explodes Jungian thought by emphasizing the importance of believing in something outside of oneself.


Andrew Klavan

Andrew Klavan: Why the West secularized Christmas
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; discussed as Lewis's greatest work, exploring themes of narcissism, humility, and the ability to see true faces.


Andrew Petiprin

Joseph Pearce

Joseph Pearce: Fifty Great Books to Read Before You Die
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as a book read in the spring with commentary.

Ethan Senn

How to Start Building Your Tribe: Who Should Be in It?
Recommended by Steven as a fantastic non-Christian book, a retelling of Metamorphosis.

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Parker Sedeckes

Michael Ward

Ep. 133 - After Humanity and The Abolition of Man w/Dr. Michael Ward