The Reading Life - The Joy of Seeing New Worlds Through Others' Eyes

How to Read provides guidance and reflections on the love and enjoyment of books. Engaging and enlightening, this well-rounded collection includes Lewis' reflections on science fiction, why children's literature is for readers of all ages, and why we should read two old books for every new one.

About the author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers 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.

Summary

How to Read provides guidance and reflections on the love and enjoyment of books. Engaging and enlightening, this well-rounded collection includes Lewis’ reflections on science fiction, why children’s literature is for readers of all ages, and why we should read two old books for every new one.

Product details

• Authors: C S Lewis, C. S. Lewis
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780008307127
• ISBN: 978-0-00-830712-7
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; PHILOSOPHY / General, RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Books & Reading, RELIGION / Faith, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Personal religious testimony & popular inspirational works, Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works, RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth