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Summary:
In honor of the 50th anniversary of C. S. Lewis' death, celebrated Oxford don Dr. Alister McGrath presents us with a compelling and definitive portrait of the life of C. S. Lewis, the author of the well-known Narnia series. For more than half a century, C. S. Lewis Narnia series has captured the imaginations of millions. In C. S. Lewis A Life, Dr. Alister McGrath recounts the unlikely path of this Oxford don, who spent his days teaching English literature to the brightest students in the world and his spare time writing a bestselling fantasy series for children. Dr. McGrath uses his extensive research and thorough examination in chronological order of Lewis correspondence and archival materials to present a new picture of Lewiss life. This definitive biography paints a portrait of an eccentric thinker who became a compelling, though reluctant, prophet for our times. You wont want to miss this fascinating portrayal of a creative genius who inspired generations.
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