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onemorethanten

C.S. Lewis

Feb 01, 2008 23:10

I don't really have any new or really grand thoughts about C.S. Lewis for anyone who's read more than the Chronicles of Narnia, but... it turns out that many people haven't even done that, they've just seen the first big budget movie (The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe ( Read more... )

c.s. lewis

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renniekins February 2 2008, 15:30:31 UTC

I remember liking his space trilogy quite a lot - it begins with Out of the Silent Planet. Haven't read it since I was young.

"Sins of omission" onemorethanten February 2 2008, 16:46:50 UTC

Ah, yes, THAT Trilogy.
Of course a Con veteran would catch the omission... (not to call me out on it, but simply to let others know of more good stuff. )

I had tried reading the first book in the space trilogy right after Narnia. In fact, it was the very next day. But all I can remember about it is that I wasn't in a good frame of mind to read it. Probably should have given my head some time to switch gears... And so, I just left it out of my posting.

Good catch.

Well, while we're at it I might as well mention that "Mere Christianity" is probably the best of his "for grownups" works, but is really best for someone who is actually seeking a way to reconcile their intellect with their childhood upbringing. (Gee, now why would that be of interest to the sci-fi crowd?) That's why I like "The Screwtape Letters" better. if IT was mandatory, ANNUAL reading for anyone/everyone of any power within religious hierarchies, there wouldn't be nearly the problems within organized religion that there are.