The C.S. Lewis podcast
159 Malcolm Guite: The true myth
May 27, 2024
Guest Malcolm Guite, Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge University, discusses CS Lewis's poetry, the interplay of reason and imagination, and Lewis's struggle with reality vs. imagination. The podcast explores the deep analysis of Shakespearean text, theological reflections, and the harmony between reason and imagination in Lewis's works.
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- Poetry embodies universal truths through personal experiences, reflecting the depth of creativity and power to convey both the particular and the universal.
- C.S. Lewis' poem 'Reason' symbolizes the internal conflict between reason and imagination, illustrating his journey towards reconciling and harmonizing these opposing forces.
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