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In this wide-ranging and authoritative collection of C.S. Lewis's writings, Lyle W. Dorsett brings together the many and varied facets of the beloved author's corpus. Selecting works of fiction, science fiction, autobiography, theology, poetry, and literary criticism, as well as Lewis's letters to adults and children, Dorsett shows the erudite author at his most innovative, challeneging, witty, and sympathetic.Among the pieces included are Lewis's famous sermons, selections from The Screwtape Letters and Letters to Children, and the complete texts of three of Lewis's books: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe the first of The Chronicles of Narnia; Perelandra, the critically acclaimed second installment of Lewis's Space Trilogy; and The Abolition of Man, Lewis's brief treatise on philosophy and education.
This collection investigates the breadth and versatility of C.S. Lewis’s intellectual and creative output across multiple genres. Editor Lyle W. Dorsett compiles a diverse selection of Lewis's writings to demonstrate the author's capacity for blending rigorous theological inquiry with imaginative fiction and personal correspondence. The volume serves as a structured introduction to the various facets of Lewis's career, ranging from his academic literary criticism to his popular works of fantasy and science fiction.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and readers frequently cite this collection as a highly accessible entry point for those unfamiliar with the full scope of Lewis's work. It is widely regarded as a balanced survey that effectively captures the author's distinct voice across both his creative and academic writing.
Page Count:
560
Publication Date:
1988-12-19
Publisher:
Collier/Macmillan
ISBN-10:
0020195508
ISBN-13:
9780020195504
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