Of This and Other Worlds
Of This and Other Worlds
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Summary
Many of the literary critics of Lewis's day encouraged readers to look for literature in drudgery, cynicism, distaste and social justice. Anything else was branded "escapist". Here C.S. Lewis argues his corner as the champion of romance and fantasy.
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Of This and Other Worlds by C S Lewis
Lewis, famous for his "Chronicles of Narnia" and other fantasy writings, discusses the theme of "story" - particularly in regard to fairy tales and science fiction. Essays include: "On Three Ways of Writing for Children", "On Science Fiction", "The Hobbit", "Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings", and "George Orwell" He also comments on the novels of Charles Williams, Ryder Haggard and Dorothy L Sayers.
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) is one of the greatest British writers of the 20th century. His works of fiction and popular theology are still celebrated today. The biographical film 'Shadowlands' has introduced his writings to a wider readership.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780006281429 |
| ISBN 10 | 0006281427 |
| Title | Of This and Other Worlds |
| Author | C S Lewis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2000-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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