C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis: A Biography
- Author: A. N. Wilson
- Length: 368
- Edition: Paperback
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Description of C. S. Lewis:
A subtle and poignant portrayal of the creator of The Chronicles of Narnia. Brilliant. Agnostic. Prejudiced. Gregarious. Bullying. Loyal friend. Heavy drinker. One of the most learned scholars of his generation. A controversial Christian apologist. Author of a children's fantasy that has sold millions upon millions of copies. And, after his death, almost a cult figure. C. S. Lewis was an incredibly complicated man, and, as revealed in this splendid biography, a mystery to those who knew him best. 8 pages of b/w illustrations.
Information on C. S. Lewis from the publisher:
A subtle and poignant portrayal of the creator of The Chronicles of Narnia. Brilliant. Agnostic. Prejudiced. Gregarious. Bullying. Loyal friend. Heavy drinker. One of the most learned scholars of his generation. A controversial Christian apologist. Author of a children's fantasy that has sold millions upon millions of copies. And, after his death, almost a cult figure. C. S. Lewis was an incredibly complicated man, and, as revealed in this splendid biography, a mystery to those who knew him best. 8 pages of b/w illustrations. Author Biography: Author of several biographies, including Tolstoy, Jesus, and Paul, A. N. Wilson lives in London.
About A. N. Wilson:
Author of several biographies, including Tolstoy, Jesus, and Paul, A. N. Wilson lives in London.
Description of A. N. Wilson, author of C. S. Lewis:
(PUBNorton)"A book that had to be written. Those who truly love Lewis should be willing to have their image of him shattered so that they may have instead the deeper reality,"---Christianity Today. Incisive comments on all of his genres: literary criticism, fantasy, and Christian apologetics. 368 pages, softcover.






