‘Jack of Hearts’: a look at Ross Wilson’s Lewis portrait and some reflections on Lewis and Yeats!

In this episode I show you Ross Wilson’s portrait of the young CS Lewis, together with Ross's own comments on that portrait in a letter to me. Then read, from Lewis's letters to Arthur Greeves, his own account of how he met Yeats! After that I read you an extract from Lewis's long poem Dymer in which he describes a magician who is clearly based on that earlier description of Yeats.

[@roycejohnson4605]

Dr. Guite. Royce Johnson here from distressed America. I have served as City Director of CSL Institute in Belfast...2016-2019. Became a good friend of Ross....feeling very privileged. He recently sent me portrait of CSL as 8 yo. A treasured gift. Now, even more so, in light of your insightful comments. Prayers. Royce (not my family photo, apologies to this couple).

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks, yes Ross is an amazing and generous artist!

[@jamesmoore3002]

Looking forward to more Yeats and Lewis too. May the Lord bless you and your work.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Coming soon!

[@loveandpeace1985]

A wee bit of insomnia tonight so I'm binging on all your videos. Can't wait for a new one!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Hope you enjoy!

[@dalepiper6693]

I loved the connections you made. What an experience it must have been to meet Yeats.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

I think so too!

[@jonathandduckett]

This is utterly delightful. Could I come for a real, in person visit one day?

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Ah one day we’ll all be able to visit again

[@jonathandduckett]

​@@MalcolmGuitespell I'll take it! Thank you for your hospitality, even if it's virtual!

[@davidknox5929]

Ross Wilson,Malcolm Guite,CS Lewis,all these wonderful connections.

[@r.pittman3]

well I finally FEEL like I got to sit down with Malcolm...all hail Corona! LoL ...though I suspect this did not take much out of his schedule I suspect a melee of "want mores" around the bend...

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks. its a pleasure to open up my study for these little 'visits'