C.S. Lewis's Oxford with Dr. Simon Horobin

About this episode

Dr. Simon Horobin discusses the influence of Oxford on C.S. Lewis during his time at Magdalen College.

When we think of Oxford, we think of C.S. Lewis. During his 30 years at Magdalen College, Oxford, Lewis was profoundly shaped by his environment and relationships. In C. S. Lewis's Oxford, Dr. Simon Horobin, who is also a fellow of Magdalen College, walks through Oxford with an eye for C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia, and more.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Simon Horobin

Topics covered

• C.S. Lewis
• Oxford
• The Chronicles of Narnia
• literature
• education
• Christianity

Keywords

• C.S. Lewis
• Oxford
• Magdalen College
• Dr. Simon Horobin
• The Chronicles of Narnia
• Christianity
• literature

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Magdalen College

Books & works: The Chronicles of Narnia

Places: Oxford

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