Essential C. S. Lewis (C.S. Lewis Classics) [Paperback]

Lyle W. Dorsett (Editor)

Book Description

Series: C.S. Lewis Classics | Publication Date: June 3, 1996

In this wide-ranging and authoritative collection of C.S. Lewis's writings, Lyle W. Dorsett brings together the many and varied facets of the beloved author's corpus. Selecting works of fiction, science fiction, autobiography, theology, poetry, and literary criticism, as well as Lewis's letters to adults and children, Dorsett shows the erudite author at his most innovative, challeneging, witty, and sympathetic.

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Scribner (June 3, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684823748
• ISBN-13: 978-0684823744
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to the works of cs lewis, December 15, 1998

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This review is from: Essential C. S. Lewis (C.S. Lewis Classics) (Paperback)

This book gives an excellent, balanced introduction to the wealth of ideas found in C.S. Lewis' many works. It includes some complete works of differing genres, and many selections from an even wider range of his works including letters and essays. Many of the most quoted passages from a large number of works are included. A great book for anyone who knows a little of Lewis' works and wants to know what else the man has to say. Especially good if one feels a bit overwhelmed by how many works there are to choose from and wants to sample first.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Anthology, March 22, 2000

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MDC (Knoxville TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essential C. S. Lewis (C.S. Lewis Classics) (Paperback)

This volume is a good selection of Lewis's complete works, even tho it is not quite the book I would have made. However, it does lay a fair claim to presenting the essential CSL both in terms of what he was best known for and what his devoted readers would agree is most important. Included are two of his indispensable essays, Abolition of Man and De Descriptione Temporum. Two novels are included, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe; and Perelandra. Poetry, writings on literature, autobiography, letters and apologetics are all represented. The only glaring omission in my opinion is his introduction to George MacDonald: An Anthology, but it could be argued that that essay was about someone else and did not really belong here. And my only real complaint about the book is that it is printed on what appears to be rather cheap paper: books like this one are meant to be kept for a long time.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great overview, December 29, 2001

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Terry Portis (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential C. S. Lewis (C.S. Lewis Classics) (Paperback)

A few months ago I was browsing the CS Lewis books at Barnes and Nobles. A woman approached me, said her brother wanted to know more about CS Lewis, and asked which book she should get. I recommended Mere Christianity, but the Essential C.S. Lewis was not available. This book, with its wide range of works including two complete novels, a selection of essays, and others is certainly the choice. C.S. Lewis is for the thinking Christian and you find yourself, especially with his essays, looking for a piece of paper to write down the ideas.

The binding of this book and the paper make it very attractive. The size and type of font are easy on the eyes. The price of this book makes it a bargain.