The Narnian - Reissue: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis â A Biography of the Narnia Author's Patterns of Thought and Faith
Jacobs, Alan
ISBN 10: 0061448729 ISBN 13: 9780061448720
Published by HarperOne, 2008
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Synopsis:
"The Narnian is thoughtful, intriguing and inspiring--a treasure for Narnia fans, as well as aficionados of fine biography."--Booklist
The Narnian is unlike other biographies on C. S. Lewis. Author Alan Jacobs seeks a more elusive quarry: an understanding of the way Lewis's experiences, both direct and literary, formed themselves into patterns―themes that then shaped his thought and writings, especially the stories of Narnia.
Jacobs explores the imagination of C.S. Lewis and the themes and life events that contributed to The Chronicles of Narnia. You'll read about:
- Lewis's childhood days in Ireland playing with his brother.The horrific experiences of World War I.Lewis's friendships with J. R. R. Tolkien and other members of the "Inklings."His marriage to Joy Davidman.Other life experiences that shaped Lewis's philosophy, theology, and fiction writing.
This biography is for believers and non-believers. As the Minneapolis Star Tribune said, "Jacobs has written a mind-chew of a biography--not only a portrait of a dazzling writer but also a defense of Lewis as a seeker and thinker, a man who embraced and questioned his faith with equal parts pain and zeal."
About the Author: Alan Jacobs is professor of English at Wheaton College in Illinois. He is the author of several books, including most recently The Narnian, a biography of C. S. Lewis. His literary and cultural criticism has appeared in a wide range of periodicals, including the Boston Globe, The American Scholar, First Things, Books & Culture, and The Oxford American.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Narnian - Reissue: The Life and ...
Publisher: HarperOne
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good