Just something that caught my eye in Surprised by Joy....

While reading through chapter 2, Concentration Camp, I noticed how he mentioned the influence of H.G. Wells. "The idea of other planets exercised upon me then a peculiar, heady attraction, which was quite different from any other of my literary interests."(pg 35)
I find this interestings because I have read "That Hideous Strength" from his Space Trilogy and one can definitely see how important a role the "idea of other planets" played in it, even though the setting was earth. He then connected those planets with Greek mythology and even brought Merlin from the Arthur legend into the mix, which were other subjects that tickled his fancy in his younger years. I find it amazing how he was able to weave all of them together to make such a unique and wonderful story. It seems that all of the books and subjects he enjoyed when he was younger have played a role in what stories he told and what characters he used.

However, since I haven't ready too many of his books, I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the Norse mythology showed up in any of his writings? I also wonder what caught everyone else's eye (as far as they read it) in Lewis' autobiography?