The Reading Life: The Joy of Seeing New Worlds Through Others' Eyes

by C. S. Lewis

John Lee (Narrator), David C Downing (Editor), and Michael G Maudlin (Editor)

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The revered teacher and best-selling author reflects on the power, importance, and joy of a life dedicated to reading books in this delightful collection drawn from his wide body of writings.

More than fifty years after his death, revered intellectual and teacher C. S. Lewis continues to speak to readers, thanks not only to his intellectual insights on Christianity but also his wondrous creative works and deep reflections on the literature that influenced his life. Beloved for his instructive novels including The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, and The Chronicles of Narnia as well as his philosophical books that explored theology and Christian life, Lewis was a life-long writer and book lover.

Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, The Reading Life provides guidance and reflections on the love and enjoyment of books. Engaging and enlightening, this well-rounded collection includes Lewis' reflections on science fiction, why children's literature is for readers of all ages, and why we should read two old books for every new one.

A window into the thoughts of one of the greatest public intellectuals of our time, this collection reveals not only why Lewis loved the written word, but what it means to learn through literature from one of our wisest and most enduring teachers.

  • ISBN10 1982662425
  • ISBN13 9781982662424
  • Publish Date 15 October 2019
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
  • Imprint HarperCollins
  • Format Audiobook (CD)
  • Duration 2 hours and 11 minutes
  • Language English