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C. S. Lewis: A Very Short Introduction
Contributor(s): Como, James (Author)

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ISBN: 0198828241     ISBN-13: 9780198828242
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2019
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BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures
- Literary Criticism | Modern - General
Dewey: 823.912
LCCN: 2018958746
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.4" W x 6.8" L (0.30 lbs) 160 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Modern
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product
 
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Beloved by children and adults worldwide, the writings of C. S. Lewis have a broad and enduring appeal. Although he is best known for the iconic Chronicles of Narnia series, C. S. Lewis was actually a man of many literary parts. Already well-known as a scholar in the 1930's, he became a famous
broadcaster during World War Two and wrote in many genres, including satire (The Screwtape Letters), science fiction (Perelandra), a novel (Till We Have Faces), and many other books on Christian belief, such as Mere Christianity and Miracles. His few sermons remain touchstones of their type. In
addition to these, Lewis wrote hundreds of poems and articles on social and cultural issues, many books and articles in his field of literary criticism and history, and thousands of letters.

At Oxford University he became a charismatic lecturer and conversationalist. Taken together, his writings have engaged and influenced, often very deeply, millions of readers. Now Lewis societies, television documentaries, movies, radio plays, and theatrical treatments of his work and life have
become common, and he is frequently quoted by journalists, critics, and public thinkers.

This Very Short Introduction delves into the vast corpus of C. S. Lewis's work, discussing its core themes and lasting appeal. As James Como shows, C. S. Lewis's life is just as interesting as his work. A complex man, he came to his knowledge, beliefs, and wisdom only after much tortuous
soul-searching and many painful events. Moving chronologically through Lewis's life, Como provides throughout a picture of the whole man, his work, and his enduring legacy.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

 
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