Introduction to the Thought of Owen Barfield

Owen Barfield (1898-1997) was a formidable thinker, an influence on C.S. Lewis and other Inklings, and -- more recently -- an influence on Susanna Clarke's wonderful novel, Piranesi. His reflections on poetry, language, ontology, and history are rich and merit a more widespread sounding.

For a great introduction to Barfield's thought, check out this video series, which explains one of his key texts, Saving the Appearances: A Study in Idolatry:

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The website for the Owen Barfield Literary Estate contains extensive resources: https://www.owenbarfield.org/

Stay tuned for more on Barfield in the weeks to come.