Overview
'C.S. Lewis: A Biography of Friendship' is a fascinating and insightful plunge into the life of a literary legend through the friends he keep closest. Through collecting previously unpublished research, interviews and insider knowledge, Colin Duriez has compiled a sparkling biography of C.S. Lewis by studying his closest friends, family and the famous literary society, the Inklings. These key relationships helped to influence his academic thoughts, his personal beliefs and his world-renowned books. So what can we learn from these people? - What kind of impact did his life-long friend, Arthur Greeves, have on the legend? - How influential were J.R.R. Tolkien and the other members of the 'Inklings' on his career and life? - Why did he move in with a single mother twice his age, Janie Moore, and live with her until her death? - Why did he marry so late? - What about his alcoholic and gifted brother? This wonderfully produced book offers a striking and tangible image of the Oxford professor, children's author and out-spoken Christian. It's a joy to read and an ideal gift to Lewis fanatics.
Full Product Details
Author: Colin Duriez (Reader)
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Imprint: Lion Books
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 13.00cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.285kg
ISBN: 9780745955872
ISBN 10: 0745955878
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 19 April 2013
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
In a graceful, sympathetic, and appealing dual biography, Duriez stresses their influences on one another and the depths of their friendship. -- Booklist on Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
One thing the author did was whet my appetite for more - I will be exploring the writings of Lewis and many of his friends. -- Janet Kinsella * www.amazon.com * Duriez, certainly goes into great detail about Lewis's search for meaning and longing for joy, his conversation, and his academic career and writing. I would recommend this to any C.S.Lewis fan. -- Lisa Sanderson * Netgalley * I love C S Lewis and think that this book is the perfect addition to any Christian's collection. -- Amanda Holmes * Netgalley * Honest and true, this is a well written book that reads like a great conversation. The extent with which the author shares the true story of Lewis's life is amazing. It wasn't written from the point of adoration that makes the reader question the honesty. Instead it is written with fresh insight into a wonderful friendship. As a fan of C S Lewis I was hoping for an enjoyable read - but Mr Duriez delivered much more than expected. Enjoy! -- Lynda Smock * Netgalley * Formative years are explored in Duriez's book, C S Lewis: A Biography of Friendship. -- Clive Price * Families First *
Author Information
Colin Duriez is an expert on C.S. Lewis, his writings and also his wider circle. He is also the author of the popular biography C.S. Lewis: A biography of friendship and J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend (both published by Lion Hudson). He has also written widely on other aspects of Lewis, Tolkien and the other members of the Inklings, and has contributed to conferences, lectures, DVDs and documentaries on these subjects.
