The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics
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The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics

Hardcover – October 22, 2002

Price
$54.95
Format
Hardcover
Pages
512
Publisher
HarperOne
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0060506087
Dimensions
8.5 x 1.53 x 10.88 inches
Weight
3.23 pounds

Description

A beautiful compilation of inspirational writings, featuring seven classic works in one volume: Mere ChristianityThe Screwtape LettersThe Great DivorceThe Problem of PainMiraclesA Grief ObservedThe Abolition of Man C. S. Lewis's works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year, appealing to those seeking wisdom and calm in a hectic and ever-changing world. Each title is written with the lucidity, warmth, and wit that has made Lewis revered as a writer the world over. From The Problem of Pain —a wise and compassionate exploration of suffering—to the darkly satirical The Screwtape Letters , Lewis is unrivalled in his ability to disentangle the questions of life. His writings offer hope, wisdom, and a true understanding of human nature. 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 Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. 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 Out of the Silent Planet , The Great Divorce , The Screwtape Letters , and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta que se jubiló. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantástica y teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Sus más distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo .

Features & Highlights

  • The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics
  • contains seven essential volumes by C.S. Lewis, including
  • Mere Christianity
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  • The Screwtape Letters
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  • The Great Divorce
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  • The Problem of Pain
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  • Miracles
  • , A Grief Observed and Lewis’s prophetic examination of universal values,
  • The Abolition of Man
  • . Beautiful and timeless, this is a vital collection by one of the greatest Christian literary figures of the twentieth century.

Customer Reviews

Rating Breakdown

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Most Helpful Reviews

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The Problem with pain

Before I comment on this book, I would first like to share what led me to this book, and all the others that I have ordered.

I first read "Jack", which is the name C.S. Lewis chose to go by because he did not like his given name. Jack is a biography of C.S. Lewis, written by his step-son, Douglas Gresham. Mr. Gresham lived with Jack from the age of 9 until Jack's death 10 years later. They were very close and Jack shared a great deal with him.

After reading this book I had to find some of his writings and get to know this man better. I would reccommend that every Christian, and non-Christian alike, to read this man's writings. I am presently reading "The Problem with pain", along with "bits & pieces" of all the others I ordered. I feel so blessed to have been able to purchase two hardbacks, which are collections of his Classics. I discovered in the back of one of them a year of devotions. That was a nice surprise!

I thought my faith was strong before, but since I've started reading C.S. Lewis' books, my faith have taken on a whole new meaning..

I am sorry if I made this longer than you wanted and I fail to read the guidelines.

M. Louise Fickett, OKC
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It's big, and bold, and beautiful

Perhaps the boxed set would be a better choice for one wishing to carry around their C.S. Lewis with them everywhere they go (and who wouldn't), but I particularly enjoy having these signature classics all together in one tome. It greatly facilitates flipping around to other selections for reference. I'm not going to review the individual works, because I think if a person is considering buying this collection they already know their Lewis pretty well. I have to mention the Screwtape Letters, though. What a wonderful work of allegory and fiction, and though it is fiction it is certainly not out of place in a collection of apologist writings and social commentary. Also deserving particular notice is The Abolition of Man, proving that Eastern philosophy and Christian ideology are not mutually exclusive. I consider this volume one of the greatest in my literary collection.
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These books are timeless and life changing. This particular book is just too big to actually read.

This book is HUGE. I don't mean thick. I mean it's like 14-16 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Maybe 2.5 inches thick, which isn't a problem.

You could never carry this, say onto a plane to read casually. I't really too big to read comfortably at home. I was a pretty disappointed. Now it's just a bookshelf piece.
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Prospective Buyers

I feel that there is no need to give an in-depth review of this book, so I won't waste your time being cliche. For those who hate people who write a "review" and don't actually write about the material in the book, let me simply say, "I love it."

I'm returning the hardcover copy because it is absolutely gigantic. It looks very much like a coffee-table book. It seems to be at least 1 ft. in height and 8 inches in width. It feels very awkward trying to read (in bed, in the car, on the couch, etc.). It is way too big for enjoyment. I recommend the paperback (which I have seen and is a normal size).
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Awesome but not really complete

Other reviewers have explained well why this collection deserves 5 stars. I'd only like to add that the publisher makes (or at least did make) each of the included books available as a C.S. Lewis Signature Classic, as part of its Signature Classic line of books. So there are other works by Lewis that classify as Lewis classics, or even as classics, period. An example would be "Till We Have Faces." But this is quibbling. To include all of the classic Lewis works in one volume would require, not a coffee table book, but a book the size of a coffee table. This is a great collection, nicely bound, on good paper with clear type and a readable font size, at an unbeatable price. I wouldn't take it hiking, but it's no bigger than many textbooks, atlases, picture books, etc.
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Beautiful Collection of Some Major Works

Given that anyone considering this collection probably has a sense for C.S. Lewis and his work, I will focus my review on this edition itself. I will say, though, that I wish that this collection also contained The Four Loves. If it was made a little clearer why this particular set was chosen for this addition rather than a different pairing of books, I would not have this complaint. As it is, there does not seem to be a clear unifying theme behind this set that I can immediately see.

The book is beautiful with or without its dust jacket on, being large and impressive as it sits across your lap. It appears to be a sewn binding, but on closer inspection it is actually glued, which is unfortunate, because it is hard to tell how long and through how many readings the book will ultimately hold up. Each page is double columned, but there is plenty of space for annotations and the font and spacing are both large enough to be gentle on the eyes. Also, the paper quality was thick and felt nicely textured between my fingers. The silver ribbon gives the text an extra touch of class as well.

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and the feeling of seriousness that this collection brings to my reading of C.S. Lewis. It does not hurt that it also looks beautiful sitting on my shelf.
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A Must Have for Christians

C. S. Lewis has such a logical line of reasoning for explaining Christianity to believers and unbelievers alike. The books contained in this large, hard cover version are all witty, intelligent and entertaining. However, the best thing is Lewis' ability to use descriptive analogies, hyperbole and story telling to convey a message of deep faith.
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Beautiful Collector Edition

The book was more than I expected. Beautiful cover, nice ribbon marker. C.S. Lewis has some wonderful works. It's nice to have a fair share of them in one large book.
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A great Lewis reference volume

This collection of C.S. Lewis' works on religion gives me his hard-to-find works and an easy place to find the more popular ones. Lewis is unsurpassed in clarity of thought on being a real Christian - worth going back to in a reference like this.
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Great Collection

This book is very nice to have. It's got CS's classics, that I've always enjoyed reading, and now can just flip to them through out the book instead of having a half dozen books around.

It's a large book (normal paper size 8x11) and looks very eligant. I've given as gifts on a few occasions.
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