The Screwtape Letters: With, Screwtape Proposes a Toast by C.S. Lewis (English)

Description: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Letters from a professional satan to his less experienced nephew reveal a cunning plan for committing human souls to damnation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Masterpiece of Satire on Hells Latest Novelties and Heavens Unanswerable AnswerC.S. Lewiss The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the wordly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation--and triumph over it--ever written. Back Cover This classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C. S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation--and triumph over it--ever written. Author Biography C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, childrens literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity. Review "Why get a new Screwtape Letters? I love the feel and look of this annotated edition. ...I love the addition of red ink inside this book for the notes. There are a couple of hundred helpful annotations that first-time and veteran readers will find intriguing." -- Read the Spirit"This book is sparkling yet truly reverent, in fact a perfect joy, and should become a classic." -- Guardian"Excellent, hard-hitting, challenging, provoking." -- Observer"C.S. Lewis is the ideal persuader for the half-convinced, for the good man who would like to be a Christian but finds his intellect getting in the way." -- New York Times Book Review"Apparently this Oxford don and Cambridge professor is going to be around for a long time; he calls himself a dinosaur but he seems to speak to people where they are." -- The Washington Post Book World"[The Screwtape Letters] show[s] his ability to dramatize: to set forth an attractive vision of the Christian life, proceeding by means of character and plot to narrate an engaging story, everything colorful, vibrant, and active." -- Christianity Today"C. S. Lewis understood, like few in the past century, just how deeply faith is both imaginative and rational." -- Christianity Today Review Quote "Why get a new Screwtape Letters ? I love the feel and look of this annotated edition. …I love the addition of red ink inside this book for the notes. There are a couple of hundred helpful annotations that first-time and veteran readers will find intriguing." Description for Teachers/Educators A timeless classic on "Hells latest novelties and Heavens unanswerable answer," The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life. C. S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of "Our Father Below," the worldly-wise old devil, to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man who has just become a Christian. The Screwtape Letters is a hilarious story of temptation--and triumph over it. C.S. Lewiss brilliant and imaginative creations were, on publication, recognized as a milestone in the history of popular theology. Selling millions of copies worldwide, The Screwtape Letters has become a favorite of Lewis fans. Details ISBN0060652934 Author C.S. Lewis Language English ISBN-10 0060652934 ISBN-13 9780060652937 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2001 Audience Age 14-18 Residence ENK Birth 1898 Death 1963 Short Title SCREWTAPE LETTERS REV/E DOI 10.1604/9780060652937 Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2001-02-06 NZ Release Date 2001-02-06 US Release Date 2001-02-06 UK Release Date 2001-02-06 Subtitle With, Screwtape Proposes a Toast Pages 160 Publisher Zondervan Edition Description New edition Publication Date 2001-02-06 Imprint Zondervan Series Number No. 8 Audience General Series Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2621673;

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