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C. S. Lewis
- Author
- John Lawlor
- Narrator
- Bernard Mayes
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 28 January 2010
- Run Time
- 4 hours 40 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
From his rare vantage point as Lewis' student, friend, and professional colleague, Professor John Lawlor recalls Lewis "in his habit as he lived." He offers an unforgettable account of studying under Lewis and an enchanting depiction of undergraduate life at Oxford between the wars. To round out his picture, Professor Lawlor draws on recollections of other associates of Lewis, including J.R.R. Tolkien.
These sketches are complimented by an exposition of Lewis' science fiction and his Chronicles of Narnia, as well as an assessment of Lewis' neglected notion of "happiness" and its links with nineteenth-century English romanticism. Professor Lawlor concludes with his own summarizing understanding of this complex man.
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“Followers of C.S. Lewis’ work will gain insight into a dedicated thinker’s lifestyle, writings, and achievements.”
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“A welcome addition to Lewis biography.”
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“Lawlor…offers insights into Lewis’ personality and little-known details about already-known incidents through this memoir of his friendship with Lewis.”
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Details
- Author
- John Lawlor
- Narrator
- Bernard Mayes
- Duration
- 4 hours 40 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 January 2010
- ISBN
- 9781481541398
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Biography: philosophy and social sciences
Synopsis
From his rare vantage point as Lewis' student, friend, and professional colleague, Professor John Lawlor recalls Lewis "in his habit as he lived." He offers an unforgettable account of studying under Lewis and an enchanting depiction of undergraduate life at Oxford between the wars. To round out his picture, Professor Lawlor draws on recollections of other associates of Lewis, including J.R.R. Tolkien.These sketches are complimented by an exposition of Lewis' science fiction and his Chronicles of Narnia, as well as an assessment of Lewis' neglected notion of "happiness" and its links with nineteenth-century English romanticism. Professor Lawlor concludes with his own summarizing understanding of this complex man.
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