A Brief Guide to C. S. Lewis by Paul Simpson
An essential guide to one of the most influential writers of the 20th century A Brief Guide to C. S. Lewis explores Lewis's life, from his reconversion to Christianity under the influence of his friend J. R. R. Tolkien, which had such a profound influence on his writing to his marriage to American writer Joy Davidman Gresham and his battle with cancer. Perhaps best known as the author of the seven Chronicles of Narnia, published between 1949 and 1954, Lewis also wrote The Pilgrim's Regress, a trilogy of science-fiction novels incorporating Christian themes, and a large number of non-fiction books about his faith, accessible to Christians and non-believers alike. The guide provides synopses of Lewis's fiction, an overview of his other writings, a biography and a look at all the many different versions of his stories that have appeared. In doing so it draws on recent interviews by the author with some of the many talented people who have worked on these adaptations.
Well done for producing such a readable volumeIt is a refreshing read and reconnected me with one of my favourite writers. I appreciate the warm and friendly tone that you use in your writing. -- Erina Caradus, author of four stage adaptations of the Chronicles of Narnia
I am enjoying reading it very much and compliment you on marshalling so much information and presenting it in such a very readable style. -- Brian Sibley, author of Shadowlands and the BBC Radio adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia
If you’re a fan of C. S. Lewis’s Narnia books, then this book will give you a needed insight into the man, his faith and other works. -- G. F. Willmetts * SF Crowsnest *
I am enjoying reading it very much and compliment you on marshalling so much information and presenting it in such a very readable style. -- Brian Sibley, author of Shadowlands and the BBC Radio adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia
If you’re a fan of C. S. Lewis’s Narnia books, then this book will give you a needed insight into the man, his faith and other works. -- G. F. Willmetts * SF Crowsnest *
Paul Simpson is the author or co-author of over a dozen non-fiction books including an acclaimed round-up of conspiracy theories. He has edited and contributed to numerous international entertainment magazines and currently oversees news and reviews website SciFiBulletin.com. He lives in West Sussex, in England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472100665 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472100662 |
| Title | A Brief Guide to C. S. Lewis |
| Author | Paul Simpson |
| Series | Brief Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2013-09-19 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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