The Dark Tower, and Other Stories
By C. S. Lewis
Edited by Walter Hooper
Read by Simon Vance
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The revered author’s definitive collection of short fiction, which explores enduring spiritual and science fiction themes such as space, time, reality, fantasy, God, and the fate of humankind. From C.S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—comes a collection of his dazzling short fiction. This collection of futuristic fiction includes a breathtaking science fiction story written early in his career in which Cambridge intellectuals witness the breach of space-time through a chronoscope—a telescope that looks not just into another world, but into another time. As powerful, inventive, and profound as his theological and philosophical works, The Dark Tower reveals another side of Lewis’s creative mind and his longtime fascination with reality and spirituality. It is ideal reading for fans of J. R. R. Tolkien, Lewis’s longtime friend and colleague.
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Summary
Summary
The revered author’s definitive collection of short fiction, which explores enduring spiritual and science fiction themes such as space, time, reality, fantasy, God, and the fate of humankind.
From C.S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—comes a collection of his dazzling short fiction.
This collection of futuristic fiction includes a breathtaking science fiction story written early in his career in which Cambridge intellectuals witness the breach of space-time through a chronoscope—a telescope that looks not just into another world, but into another time.
As powerful, inventive, and profound as his theological and philosophical works, The Dark Tower reveals another side of Lewis’s creative mind and his longtime fascination with reality and spirituality. It is ideal reading for fans of J. R. R. Tolkien, Lewis’s longtime friend and colleague.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Reviews
Reviews
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A rewarding grab bag of surprises
- his book will strike some with excitement and others with critical frustrations. A fine collection of unpublished stories, some finished, others only partially completed. The Dark Tower, in particular, was drafted in the middle of his career but gave up on it somewhere in the 40s. It is one of those more experimental works, given it ponders reincarnation, time travel and spiritualism, subjects not explored in his other works. It was a particular surprise and appreciated. All in all, a good listen as read by the very professional narrator, Simon Vance. Recommended
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Captivating mysteries
- Here is a perfect match—Lewis and Vance. The stories as read by Simon Vance are never dull, even when one encounters one that was not finished. Yes, a bit frustrating if you get involved with the story and then…oops. It never was completed by Lewis. That said, there is still plenty a interesting and unique yarns that have the magic touch of Lewis. For those who like their stories dark and mysterious, this compilation will more than satisfy. Recommended.
Author
Author Bio: C. S. Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer 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 English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions to literary criticism, children’s literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. Lewis 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 the Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Short Stories |
| Runtime: | 5.11 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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