Letters of C. S. Lewis - Couverture souple

Lewis, C. S.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0062643568 ISBN 13 : 9780062643568

Editeur : HarperOne, 2017

Synopsis

A repackaged edition of the revered author’s collection of personal letters—a curated selection of the best of his correspondence with family, friends, and fans—and a short biography by his brother Warren Lewis.

Letters of C. S. Lewis reveals the most intimate beliefs of the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics. Written to friends, family, and fans at various stages in his life, from his youth to the weeks before his death, these letters illuminate Lewis’s thoughts on God, humanity, nature, and creativity. In this captivating collection, devotees will discover details about Lewis’s conversion from atheism to Christianity as well as his philosophical thoughts on spirituality and personal faith.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers 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 Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He 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 Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Letters of C. S. Lewis reveals the most intimate thoughts, concerns, and passions of the great British writer, scholar, and lay theologian.

Written to friends, family, and fans at various stages of his life spanning his youth to the weeks before his death, these letters illuminate Lewis’s thoughts on God, humanity, nature, and creativity and provide a revealing window into his personal life. In this captivating collection, devotees will discover details about Lewis’s conversion from atheism to Christianity as well as his philosophical thoughts on spirituality and personal faith. A short, insightful biography of Lewis is also included, written by his brother, Warnie Lewis.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperOne
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062643568
• ISBN 13: 9780062643568
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 688
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