I studied the works of C.S. Lewis under Dr. Kreeft at Boston College—brilliant man and a riot in the classroom. Lewis too has some stirring passages about the sea, particularly in the closing pages of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Tolkien also has a poem called "The Sea Bell" (which is noted as coming from the Red Book under the title "Frodo's Dreme") -- which has the imagery of being swept away by the sea to a timeless Faerie-like place, and returning after many years, where people consider him to be mad. It also reminds me of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and his compulsion to tell his story.
I studied the works of C.S. Lewis under Dr. Kreeft at Boston College—brilliant man and a riot in the classroom. Lewis too has some stirring passages about the sea, particularly in the closing pages of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
A worthy subject!
How amazing that must have been to study under Kreeft!
Tolkien also has a poem called "The Sea Bell" (which is noted as coming from the Red Book under the title "Frodo's Dreme") -- which has the imagery of being swept away by the sea to a timeless Faerie-like place, and returning after many years, where people consider him to be mad. It also reminds me of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and his compulsion to tell his story.
Thanks for this! How fascinating. Can’t wait to read up on that poem by Tolkien.
Glad you enjoyed, Rebecca! 🖤