
From the unbending belief in invisible powers that animates Till We Have Faces to the depiction of Aslan's sacrifice and resurrection in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis's writing has sparked intense debate about the presence and function of religion in his works. Today, a reader's opinion of Lewis is more often than not based on his or her perspectives on religion. In Reading C. S. Lewis, Wesley A. Kort examines Lewis's work as a whole, investigating why and at what points Lewis turns to religion-and particularly to Christianity-in order to advance his arguments.Kort moves through more than a dozen of Lewis's major books, providing a useful guide to their various elements while connecting readers to the literary contexts that influenced the works and Lewis himself. Reading C. S. Lewis examines the standing of Lewis's work, how best to approach the books, and the misunderstandings that lead to mistaken readings. The commentaries also function as free-standing essays that can be read individually and in any order. Reading C. S. Lewis: A Commentary sets a new standard for C. S. Lewis studies. A comprehensive examination of the major Lewis texts, this volume is a captivating look into the author's work from a refreshingly undogmatic point of view.
This book investigates the intersection of religious conviction and literary craft within the extensive bibliography of C.S. Lewis. Wesley A. Kort, a scholar of religion and literature, utilizes a comprehensive analytical framework to evaluate how Lewis integrates Christian doctrine into his narrative structures. By examining the author's major works, Kort argues that understanding Lewis requires a nuanced approach that separates theological intent from literary execution, thereby clarifying common misconceptions regarding his body of work.
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Scholars and readers frequently note the balanced, undogmatic approach Kort takes toward Lewis's often polarized literary legacy. The text is widely regarded as a useful resource for both academic study and individual readers seeking to navigate the complex relationship between Lewis's faith and his creative output.
Page Count:
311
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190221364
ISBN-13:
9780190221362
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