The Narnian: The Life And Imagination Of C. S. Lewis - Rilegato

Jacobs, Alan

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ISBN 10: 0060766905 ISBN 13: 9780060766900

Casa editrice: Harper San Francisco, 2005

Riassunto

The author of Shaming the Devil traces the life of the twentieth-century Christian literary master, drawing on themes from the Narnia series to offer insight into Lewis's experiences, from his Irish bachelorhood and works as a medieval scholar to his Christian teachings and role as a beloved children's book author. 100,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“It is hard to imagine a more insightful and even-handed treatment of the life and work of Lewis.” (Frederick Buechner, author of Beyond Words)

“A book about Lewis that will fascinate even those readers who think they aren’t interested in reading about him.” (Edward Mendelson, author of Early Auden and Later Auden)

“An erudite and welcome addition to the C. S. Lewis canon.” (Mary S. Lovell, acclaimed biographer and national bestselling author of The Sisters: The Saga of the Mitford Family)

“The most influential Christian apologist of the last hundred years has found a worthy biographer.” (Richard John Neuhaus, editor in chief of First Things)

“This is the book on Lewis we’ve all been waiting for: probing, generous, lyrical and entertaining.” (Charles Marsh, author of The Beloved Community: How Faith Shapes Social Justice, from the Civil Rights Movement to Today)

“An amiable, uncluttered biography...” (Kirkus Reviews)

“...[B]est appreciated by the Narnia enthusiasts seeking to learn more about the man behind the stories.” (Presbyterians Today)

“[Jacobs] provides excellent context by explaining authors and literature that influenced Lewis...his matter-of-fact approach is welcome.” (The Christian Science Monitor)

“The Narnian is thoughtful, intriguing and inspiring—a treasure for Narnia fans, as well as aficionados of fine biography.” (Booklist)

“Jacobs has written[...]not only a portrait of a dazzling writer but also a defense of Lewis as a seeker and thinker...” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

L'autore:

Alan Jacobs is professor of English at Wheaton College in Illinois. He is the author of several books, including most recently The Narnian, a biography of C. S. Lewis. His literary and cultural criticism has appeared in a wide range of periodicals, including the Boston Globe, The American Scholar, First Things, Books & Culture, and The Oxford American.

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• Editore: Harper San Francisco
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060766905
• ISBN 13: 9780060766900
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 342