Stories About Great Storytellers

Overview

Discover the fascinating origins behind beloved children’s classics and the extraordinary lives of their creators.

This series reveals:

• The real-life adventures that inspired timeless stories

• Unexpected friendships between literary giants

• How personal struggles shaped imaginary worlds

• The creative processes behind iconic characters

From wartime experiences to childhood memories, you’ll explore how these authors transformed their lives into magical tales that continue to enchant generations.

Video Lectures

1. Roald Dahl: Adventures of a Boy Muddler (8 min)

Explore how Dahl’s experiences as a WWII pilot and secret agent influenced his imaginative stories.

• How A.A. Milne Discovered Winnie-the-Pooh (8 min)

Learn the touching true story behind Christopher Robin and his beloved bear.

3. J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: A War and Friendship that Changed Storytelling (8 min)

Discover how their wartime trauma and friendship birthed Middle-earth and Narnia.