C.S. Lewis: Essay Collection and Other Short Pieces

Lewis, C S

ISBN 10: 1482950812 ISBN 13: 9781482950816

Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks, 2014

Synopsis

[Edited by Lesley Walmsley]
[Read by Ralph Cosham]

This is an extensive collection of short essays and other pieces by C. S. Lewis that have been brought together in one volume for the first time. As well as his many books, letters, and poems, Lewis also wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on various subjects. He wrote extensively on Christian theology and the defense of faith but also on various ethical issues and on the nature of literature and storytelling. In this essay collection we find a treasure trove of Lewis' reflections on diverse topics.

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About the Author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a fellow and tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions to literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. Lewis wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include theChronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1482950812
• ISBN 13: 9781482950816
• Binding: Audio CD
• Language: English
• Editor: Walmsley Lesley