Many decades after his death, the revered intellectual and professor C. S. Lewis continues to speak to readers, thanks not only to his intellectual insights into Christianity, but also to his marvelous creative works and his profound reflections on the literature that influenced his life. Beloved for his instructive novels, such as The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, and The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as for his philosophical books exploring theology and the Christian life, Lewis was a lifelong writer and book lover.
Drawn from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, A Life as a Reader provides guidance and reflections related to the love and enjoyment of books. This extensive collection includes Lewis's 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. A window into the thought of one of the greatest intellectuals of our time, this compilation reveals not only why Lewis loved the written word, but also what it means to learn from literature with one of our wisest and most enduring teachers.
