A Year with C. S. Lewis: Daily Readings from His Classic Works - Rilegato

Lewis, C. S.

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ISBN 10: 000717120X ISBN 13: 9780007171200

Casa editrice: HarperCollins Entertainment, 2003

Riassunto

Marking the 40th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s death, this attractive gift book comprises an inspirational reading for each day of the year, demonstrating why Lewis remains one of the world’s best-loved writers.

Few people, whether children or adults, have not been touched by the incredible literary works of C.S. Lewis. Whether their lives have been touched by the Chronicles of Narnia, or the more spiritual Mere Christianity, Lewis continues to be one of the most influential authors and his ‘voice’ is as loud today as it ever was.

An attractive and collectible gift book, this volume is perfectly designed for those interested in, and intrigued by, daily meditation. It collects material from across the breadth of Lewis’s writing talent, taking brief selections from many of his non-fiction works. These extracts are accompanied by brief and engaging snippets of biographical information, offering the reader a more intimate look at Lewis’s life in the context of his writings.

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‘I read C.S. Lewis for comfort and pleasure many years ago, and a glance into the books revives my old admiration.’
John Updike

‘The only imperative that nature utters is, “Look. Listen. Attend.”’
C.S. Lewis in The Four Loves

L'autore:

Patricia Klein has acquired and edited some of today’s most respected authors, she is the editor of the Inklings Calendar and a well respected authority on Lewis’s works – as she herself says ‘He remains a touchstone in my life’.

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century. 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 English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement.

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• Editore: HarperCollins Entertainment
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 000717120X
• ISBN 13: 9780007171200
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 416
• Redattore: Klein Patricia