Narrative Poems - Softcover

Lewis, C. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0156027984 ISBN 13: 9780156027984

Publisher: Mariner Books, 2002

Synopsis

Lewis often said that his favorite form of literary expression was the narrative poem, although he appears to have written just four, all of which are collected here. They exhibit the romantic aspects of his temperament and reveal his deep love for medieval and Renaissance poetry. Edited and with a Preface by Walter Hooper.

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About the Author

C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) gained international renown for an impressive array of beloved works both popular and scholarly: literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and numerous books on theology. Among his most celebrated achievements are Out of the Silent Planet, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, The Four Loves, and Surprised by Joy.

From the Back Cover

"If the mode of the fantastic, of elves, hags, castles, and 'damosels clothed in bright pale airy clothes' is...for you, then come on in."--The Christian Science Monitor

C.S. Lewis often said that the narrative poem was his favorite form of literary expression, although he appears to have written just four, all of which are collected in this volume. Of these, only "Dymer" was published in his lifetime. These four poems exhibit the romantic aspects of Lewis's temperament and reveal his deep love for the medieval of Renaissance poetry on which they are modeled.

C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) gained international renown for an impressive array of beloved works both popular and scholarly: literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and numerous books on theology. Among his most celebrated achievements are Out of the Silent Planet, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, The Four Loves, and Surprised by Joy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0156027984
• ISBN 13: 9780156027984
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192