A complete guide to the world of C S Lewis - from his literary criticism to Narnia.
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.
“Duriez is a leading scholar in both Lewis and Tolkien studies, so
it is no surprise he has packed so much useful information about
Lewis between two covers. The A–Z of C.S. Lewis serves well as a
thorough and concise reference source. But it is more than that, as
Duriez also offers insightful and substantive interpretive remarks
about Lewis’s recurring ideas, and the core concepts of his most
enduring books. A valuable addition to the bookshelf for both
casual readers of Lewis and more serious students of his life and
legacy.”
*David C. Downing, author of The Most Reluctant Convert and other
key books on C.S. Lewis. *
“With The A– Z of C.S. Lewis, Colin Duriez provides both novice
readers and experienced scholars with a rich and ready resource for
expanding their knowledge of the formidable Professor Lewis. There
is an art to creating a compelling encyclopedia that demands both
relevant and accurate information; we are indeed indebted to Duriez
for his keen mastery of the Lewis canon that guides his judicious
choices for inclusion and annotation. With this volume, he adds
once more to his estimable catalogue of works that illuminate the
life, works, and relationships of Lewis.”
*Bruce L. Edwards, The C.S. Lewis Review: www.cslewisreview.org
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“It’s good to see Colin Duriez’s ever-useful A–Z of C.S. Lewis back
in print in a new expanded and updated version. It’s a very helpful
reference work for scholars and fans alike but it’s also a great
pleasure simply to dip into and read. It’s full of helpful, pithy
summaries that combine scholarship, clarity, and brevity. I like
the attention Duriez pays to Lewis as a critic and scholar as well
as to the more famous Narnia books. Many of the entries show
clearly how Lewis was engaged with the intellectual life of his own
day and especially how relevant he is to issues being discussed
today.”
*Malcolm Guite, Girton College, Cambridge *
“Among the many books that claim to introduce readers to the life,
thought, and works of C.S. Lewis, this one stands out. It is a
lively encyclopedia of everything and everybody related to Lewis.
In an engaging style, Duriez presents valuable entries on people,
places, characters, books, and ideas in Lewis’s life and writings.
The A–Z of C.S. Lewis is remarkably comprehensive and thoroughly
cross-referenced, with the added advantage of enough suggested
reading to satiate voracious readers of many kinds. Because of its
scope and clarity, it should be in the collection of every Lewis
fan and scholar.”
*Sørina Higgins, Review Editor of Sehnsucht: The C.S. Lewis Journal
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“This is one of the most useful books I know. I look for excuses to
read it.”
*Walter Hooper, Literary advisor to the C.S. Lewis Estate *
“The A–Z of C.S. Lewis delivers what the title promises. In this
rich, encyclopedic overview, Lewis scholar Colin Duriez serves as
an expert and engaging guide to the essentials of Lewis’s life,
thought, and writings. I highly recommend this volume to all who
enjoy Lewis’s books and would like to better understand the
`Christian world of C.S. Lewis.’”
*Marjorie Lamp Mead, Associate Director, The Marion E. Wade Center,
Wheaton College, Illinois, USA *
“An invaluable work of reference and a fascinating volume in which
to dip and browse, this is the perfect companion for every Lewis
reader by an acknowledged expert on the life, thoughts, works, and
worlds of one of the great imaginative writers of the twentieth
century.”
*Brian Sibley, author of Shadowlands, BBC radio adaptations of The
Chronicles of Narnia *
“Covering the whole range of Lewis’s life and work, this
encyclopedia is thorough, accurate, and well balanced. I highly
recommend it.”
*Michael Ward, author of Planet Narnia *
For those, inspired by Duriez’s survey, who might want to follow
Lewis’s intellectual trail; this book and its theme of the numinous
in religion and life, would be the ideal place to begin.
*The Irish Catholic*
“C S Lewis: A Biography of Friendship” is an outstanding biography
by author Colin Duriez on an amazing man, writer and superb
thinker. Lewis was a genius and a great ambassador for
Christianity. I liked the way Duriez focused a lot of attention on
Lewis’s background which is Northern Ireland. Sometimes good things
do come out of Northern Ireland, Lewis was one of the excellent
things to come out of Northern Ireland. This is a great read and
splendid introduction to the life of Lewis.
*Netgalley*
This book is highly recommended by me for anyone who reads C S
Lewis and is looking for more understanding or just a quick refresh
on his writings.
*Netgalley *
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