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[songcoyote]

Okay, I knew in the background of my mind that C.S. Lewis wasn't exactly a fluffy bunny kind of writer; even his best known stuff is at least somewhat disturbing. But this one really tweaked my brain a bit

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[thorn_and_calyx]

Elliot can be dreadfully bleak. He had such a deep and terrible devotion to his God; it often brought him more pain than comfort, poor man. There is in this an element of peace that, while harsh, remains appealing. A cold and somewhat distant grace, but grace nonetheless.

[songcoyote]

Elliot? I thought it was CS Lewis. Though your comment might apply to both....

A Cold and Distance Grace sounds like a great book title! Thanks for the comment. Smooch!

Light and laughter,
SongCoyote

[thorn_and_calyx]

Ack! No, I'm talking about C.S. Lewis here. The Boo was asking me a question about Elliot as I was responding to your post, and I got my wires crossed. Everything else still applies. Still, I really should be more careful. I suppose I should do some kind of penance. *wink*

Maybe I'll use "A Cold and Distant Grace" someday and dedicate the book to you!

[songcoyote]

Lewis it is, then! You've already got so much penance and discipline banked it could take a long time to get through it all, so no worries.

I look forward to reading your writing! Any dedication (I won't hold you to it ;) would just be gilding the lily, no doubt.

I think "gilding the lily" is a good euphemism for a certain (and one of my favorite) pleasuring technique!

Light and laughter,
SongCoyote