Taproot Theatre Company presents the world premiere of 'Till We Have Faces' by C. S. Lewis, adapted for stage by Karen Lund from January 21st to February 28th, 2026. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this resource list of books, films, music, and websites to enhance your experience of the show.
The Screwtape Letters
Lewis's satire is a Christian classic. Screwtape is a veteran demon in the service of "Our Father Below" whose letters to his nephew and protege, Wormwood, instruct the demon-in-training in the fine points of leading a new Christian astray. (Library Journal)
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Surprised by Joy
The story of an intellectual questing reveals the opening doors, the tools of thought and the widening vision that led to the author's accepting Christianity. (Kirkus Reviews)
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Daphnis and Chloe
In Longus's ravishing Daphnis and Chloe (second or early third century CE), one of the great works of world literature, an innocent boy and girl gradually discover their sexuality in an idealized pastoral environment. (Publisher copy)
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笔蝉测肠丑é
笔蝉测肠丑é is an intriguing work; in many ways it’s experimental. It uses a wide span of styles, techniques and dramatic and musical registers to achieve its impact. This excellent new recording – the only version of 笔蝉测肠丑é currently available – is revealing and at the same time a superb synthesis of multiple sources. A huge success. (Music Web International)
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Psyche and Eros
The myth of Psyche and Eros is a classic love story for the ages that McNamara adapts into an unputdownable book. … A must-read for fans of Greek mythology adaptations, this book is enjoyable, poignant, and beautifully written. (Library Journal)
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The Completion of C.S. Lewis
The stellar closing volume of Union University professor Poe's biographical trilogy on C.S. Lewis (after The Making of C.S. Lewis) looks at the final 18 years of the author's life. (Publishers Weekly)
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Daphnis Et Chloé
Maestro Nézet-Séguin’s concept of Daphnis et Chloé is one of sultry, unfulfilled desires rather than noisy but ultimately meaningless climaxes. In this performance, the work’s three parts are presented as unique but interrelated paragraphs in a single narrative, and commitment to Maestro Nézet-Séguin’s vision seems to be shared by every musician under his direction. (Voix-des-Arts)
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Electric Idol
Robert's sensational second Dark Olympus romance (after Neon Gods) pairs social media influencer Psyche Dimitriou with hired gun Eros in a thrilling struggle against the forces that rule the futuristic, dystopian city of Olympus. (Publishers Weekly)
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The Fellowship
The book, which is extensively researched, provides a fascinating look at British literary society during the first half of the 20th century. … For all fans of Tolkien and Lewis, this excellent title will also appeal to readers interested in Christian scholarship and 20th-century British literature and history. (Library Journal)
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