Amy H. Sturgis, Ph.D. writes: I am very pleased to announce the publication of Past Watchful Dragons: Fantasy and Faith in the World of C.S. Lewis.

This volume provides a broad sample of the research presented at the "Past Watchful Dragons" international conference held at Belmont University on November 3-5, 2005 (more info). The contributing scholars reflect a truly interdisciplinary discussion representing the fields of literature, theology, history, and popular culture. The assembled essays offer insights on the messages of C.S. Lewis's fiction and nonfiction, the dramatic adaptations of his work, the influence of his faith, and his relevance to related fantasy literature and authors from J.R.R. Tolkien to J.K. Rowling. These diverse contributions combine to offer a better understanding and appreciation of the life and legacy of C.S. Lewis.

For more information, including the table of contents and chapter abstracts, click here.

Here are some of the early reviews earned by this volume:

It is no small achievement to gather twelve essays with authority and grace (ten on Lewis and one each on Tolkien and J.K. Rowling). Lewis enthusiasts with Puddleglum personalities, who expect at least one bad egg in a dozen, will be pleasantly surprised.
—Robert Trexler, Editor of The Bulletin of the New York C.S. Lewis Society

This is no dry collection, but a continuation in kind of the vibrant conversations that went on between C.S. Lewis and his like-minded friends in smoky Oxford pubs and book-lined college rooms.
—Colin Duriez, Author of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Gift of Friendship

A welcome collection of reflections on C.S. Lewis by both seasoned and fresh voices on a wide range of topics topped off with two provocative explorations into Tolkien and Rowling.
—Christopher Mitchell, Director, Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton College

The book is now available from
Mythopoeic Press and Amazon. Please pass the word!

Thank you for supporting the Past Watchful Dragons event. I hope you will enjoy the book of proceedings!

With very best wishes,
Amy
www.amyhsturgis.com