Lewis and Tolkien: Background and Method

This lecture explores literary theory and how to read fiction works by authors like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. This talk explores the basics, then, of reading fiction for themes instead of allegory.
For the best books on Tolkien and his background check these out:
Tom Shippey's biography: amzn.to/2dChoJu
Classic biography: amzn.to/2dCh5hY
The Road to Middle Earth: amzn.to/2dCikOb
For the best books on C.S. Lewis and his background:
George Sayer's biography 'Jack': amzn.to/2hHlUJQ
Alan Jacob's book 'The Narnian': amzn.to/2gNeFy8
Michael Ward 'Planet Narnia': amzn.to/2hyhJx1
Ryan M. Reeves (PhD Cambridge) is Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Twitter: / ryanmreeves Instagram: / ryreeves4
Blog: blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/...
This is Lecture 3 in the course 'Lewis and Tolkienl'. All material is copyrighted.
For the entire course, see the playlist: • Lewis and Tolkien

[@0532phillipjoy]

On the Baroque Era in music - yes it reflects the same pendulum swing idea. The word baroque means 'weird' and was applied to the new dramatic style which emerged in Italy iaround 1600. This was a reaction to the beautiful but predominantly vocal, cerebral polyphony of composers like Palestrina who wrote masses for a cappella performance in church. From composers like Montiverdi we hear raw emotion, the invention of melody and accompaniment, the emergence of Opera , a freedom of rhythm and an intensity of word painting and a big hike in the quantity of purely instrumental and secular music. During the rest of the Baroque Period from 1650-1750 with Corelli Vivaldi Purcell etc there is a codification of the new techniques. The dramatic emotionalism remains but it incorporates more cerebral and complex forms eg the fugue, part writing and standardised chord progressions. The greatest balance was achieved by JS Bach whose music is perfect craftsmanship combined with powerful emotions. By his death however the pendulum had swung again and the simplicity of the Classical style was born.

[@dwaynedeslatte2957]

Dr. Reeves, Bravo!!

[@mikemessier7977]

Another wonderful lecture Mr. Reeves. I thank you Sir.

[@ginovandennieuwenhof5430]

mike messier

[@KTChamberlain]

I'm surprised Charles Dickens wasn't mentioned in this lecture, let alone the Dickensian Era during the first half of the Victorian Era.

[@tigerboy1966]

Class definition in England are very subtle, especially on the lower middle class/ upper working class boundary.

[@marriwoldt9430]

It appears that you have not posted a follow-up lecture on Humanism on KZbin (yet?). At least I can't find it. There are a couple of "famous" people with variations of your name, so there's a lot to wade through.