Volume 1998 Parnassus

From the Editor:

Thank you for purchasing this copy of Parnassus 1998! We hope that you enjoy its contents—creative works by some of Taylor’s most talented writers and artists.

This year, we received a record number of writing entries and a cornucopia of art entries. Consequently, we aimed to expand the art section of the book by including two color inserts so that Parnassus could more fully express artists’ creativity. With regard to writing, we’ve included a diverse sampling of styles, genres, and themes, so chances are, there will be something to fit your mood.

Besides incorporating more art into Parnassus, we added a special C. S. Lewis section to celebrate Taylor’s attainment of the Edwin E. Brown collection as well as to honor those who participated in the C. S. Lewis Colloquium held in November 1998. This section contains two essays on Lewis that were presented at the colloquium. Another new feature this year is a special biographical section about the writers and artists who have contributed to this issue of Parnassus. We asked the contributors to write their own short biography, and we received a wide variety of responses.

A special thanks is given to the Office of Academic Affairs and the English Department for continuing to support Taylor’s literary tradition through the funding of Parnassus.

The Parnassus staff and I invite you to curl up in your favorite armchair with a mocha latte and enjoy the book!

Sincerely,