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: http://amzn.to/2dChoJu
Classic biography: http://amzn.to/2dCh5hY
The Road to Middle Earth: http://amzn.to/2dCikOb

For the best books on C.S. Lewis and his background:

George Sayer's biography 'Jack': http://amzn.to/2hHlUJQ
Alan Jacob's book 'The Narnian': http://amzn.to/2gNeFy8
Michael Ward 'Planet Narnia': http://amzn.to/2hyhJx1

Ryan M. Reeves (PhD Cambridge) is Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanMReeves Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryreeves4/

Blog: https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/ryanreeves/

This is Lecture 3 in the course 'Lewis and Tolkienl'. All material is copyrighted.

For the entire course, see the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRgREWf4NFWYkdjziCtks-Gws5YIdN0Fi