i really like his books, even though you can refer to them as a bit boring, lacking any real physical climax, they usually have much philosophy, what are your thoughts?
2006-10-27 05:34:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
C. S. Lewis, now in vogue again because of the "children's movie" - "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" (and more to come "Prince Caspian" is next)
was a prolific author who wrote far more "adult" books than most probably know:
"The Allegory of Love: A Study in Medieval Tradition (1936)
Rehabilitations and other essays (1939)
The Personal Heresy: A Controversy(1939)
The Problem of Pain (1940)
A Preface to Paradise Lost (1942)
The Abolition of Man (1943)
Beyond Personality (1944)
Miracles: A Preliminary Study (1947, revised 1960)
Arthurian Torso (1948)
Mere Christianity (1952; based on radio talks of 1941-1944)
English Literature in the Sixteenth Century Excluding Drama (1954)
Major British Writers (1954)
Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life (1955; autobiography)
Reflections on the Psalms (1958)
The Four Loves (1960)
Studies in Words (1960)
An Experiment in Criticism (1961)
A Grief Observed (1961)
The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature (1964)
God in the Dock: Essays on Theology and Ethics (1970)
Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature (1966)
Spenser's Images of Life (1967)
Letters to an American Lady (1967)
Selected Literary Essays (1969)
Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer (1972)
Of Other Worlds (1982; essays)
All My Road Before Me: The Diary of C. S. Lewis 1922-27 (1993)
Essay Collection: Literature, Philosophy and Short Stories (2000)
Essay Collection: Faith, Christianity and the Church (2000)
Collected Letters
Fiction:
The Pilgrim's Regress (1933)
Space Trilogy
Out of the Silent Planet (1938)
Perelandra (1943)
That Hideous Strength (1946)
The Screwtape Letters (1942)
The Great Divorce (1945)
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950)
Prince Caspian (1951)
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952)
The Silver Chair (1953)
The Horse and His Boy (1954)
The Magician's Nephew (1955)
The Last Battle (1956)
Till We Have Faces (1956)
Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer (1963)
The Dark Tower and other stories (1977)
Boxen: The imaginary world of the young C. S. Lewis (1985)
Poetry:
Spirits in Bondage (1919)
Dymer (1926)
Narrative Poems (1969)
The Collected Poems of C. S. Lewis (1994)
And even his so-called "children's books" have very adult themes, dealing with religion, faith, salvation, redemption, bravery, loyalty, etc.
I think he's a fine author - last year I taught "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" to my fifth grade class - and I'd chosen it before I heard about the movie, which was an added treat.
2006-10-27 05:50:20 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lewis' works have been translated into over 30 languages and continue to sell over a million copies a year; the books that comprise The Chronicles of Narnia have sold over 100 million copies. A number of stage and screen adaptations of Lewis' works have also been produced, the most notable of which is the 2005 Disney film adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which grossed US$745,000,000 worldwide.
Many many people like what he wrote!
2006-10-27 05:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. Chronicles of Narnia are classics of fantasy fiction, and his non-fiction is pretty good too.
If you haven't read it yet, pick up Mere Christianity. It starts by assuming the universal ethic and proves that logically you have to choose a religion from Islam or Christianity. Then he dives into what every Christian denomination believes, and what their differences are. It really clarifies things for anyone who doesn't like Christianity because of the differences between the numerous denominations. More importantly, it shows that the disagreements are over relatively minor details, and that all Christians have a lot in common and are on the same side against evil.
2006-10-27 05:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like C.S. Lewis, but I don't read his works all the time. I've found that some of his stories are too long and drawn out. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe...or The Magician's Nephew are my two favorites.
2006-10-27 06:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by BeezKneez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love CS Lewis. Though I usually go for the more intense, more mature, longer fantasy, I loved The Chronicles! I've read them all six times because they're great books to pick up in between the other bigger novels that I read. It's very convenient to be able to pick up a good book and be able to finish it that night. Though I'm a fan of the Pevensies, I have to admit that The Horse and His Boy is my favorite. I've read that one like, 14 times!
2006-10-27 08:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite CS Lewis books are the Chronicles of Narnia but I read them years ago before their new found popularity. I love his books but am burning out on all the books about his books regarding his Christian ethics. A book can be read for its own sake without all the gibberish about what is hidden inside the book.
2006-10-27 06:19:10 · answer #6 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they're great. A good escape from reality. The chronicles of narnia are a thing that you get involved into the whole world of the books. A rare thing nowadays. I find it surprising that they are the only books he wrote aimed at younger readers. But maybe tat just makesd them more special.
2006-10-27 05:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by Marionette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like C.S. Lewis's works. My ultimate favorite is Chronicals of Narnia. That is a good book and will always be my favorite book by her.
2006-10-27 08:31:29 · answer #8 · answered by cheery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read all of the chronicles of Narnia books when I was a kid. I really like British medieval fantasy type stories.
2006-10-27 07:22:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked The Chronicles of Narnia.
2006-10-27 05:44:18 · answer #10 · answered by bent_33 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋