Narnia Series Creator - C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis was a prolific writer, known for his works in various genres including fantasy, Christian apologetics, and literary criticism. Here are some of his most notable books:
- The Chronicles of Narnia (Series):
1) "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"
2) "Prince Caspian"
3) "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"
4) "The Silver Chair"
5) "The Horse and His Boy"
6) "The Magician's Nephew"
7) "The Last Battle"
- Mere Christianity:
A classic work of Christian apologetics in which Lewis explores the fundamental teachings of Christianity.
- The Screwtape Letters:
A satirical work in the form of letters from a senior demon, Screwtape, to his nephew, Wormwood, offering advice on how to lead humans astray.
- The Space Trilogy (also known as The Cosmic Trilogy):
1) "Out of the Silent Planet"
2) "Perelandra"
3) "That Hideous Strength"
- The Problem of Pain:
Lewis tackles the issue of human suffering and the Christian understanding of pain and evil.
- Surprised by Joy:
An autobiography in which Lewis reflects on his own spiritual journey and conversion to Christianity.
- The Great Divorce:
A theological fantasy in which Lewis explores themes of heaven, hell, and the nature of good and evil.
- Till We Have Faces:
A retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the nature of God.
- The Abolition of Man:
A philosophical work in which Lewis critiques the decline of moral education and the consequences of abandoning objective values.
These are just a few highlights from C.S. Lewis's extensive body of work. Depending on your interests, you may find different books more appealing, but these are generally considered some of his best and most influential works.
References;
- "City that inspired Narnia fantasy". BBC News. 5 March 2004. Archived from the original on 9 July 2006. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- "Pullman attacks Narnia film plans". BBC News. 16 October 2005. Archived from the original on 23 November 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- Carpenter, Humphrey (2006) [1978]. The Inklings of Oxford: C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Their Friends. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-00-774869-3.
- Clare, David (February 2010). "C. S. Lewis: An Irish Writer". Irish Studies Review. 18 (1): 17–38. doi:10.1080/09670880903533409. S2CID 144348160..
- Fiddes, Paul (1990). "C. S. Lewis the myth-maker". In Andrew Walker; James Patrick (eds.). A Christian for all Christians: essays in honour of C. S. Lewis. London: Hodder & Stoughton. pp. 132–55. ISBN 978-0340513842. [reprinted as Rumours of Heaven: essays in celebration of C. S. Lewis. Guildford: Eagle. 1998. ISBN 978-0863472503.]
- "History of the Building". Friends of Holy Trinity Church. Archived from the original on 22 January 2009.
- Guthmann, Edward (11 December 2005). "'Narnia' tries to appeal to the religious and secular". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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