{"product_id":"the-reading-life-the-joy-of-seeing-new-worlds-through-others-eyes-9780062849977","title":"The Reading Life: The Joy of Seeing New Worlds Through Others' Eyes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe revered teacher and bestselling author reflects on the power, importance, and joy of a life dedicated to reading books in this delightful collection drawn from his wide body of writings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than fifty years after his death, revered intellectual and teacher C. S. Lewis continues to speak to readers, thanks not only to his intellectual insights on Christianity but also his wondrous creative works and deep reflections on the literature that influenced his life. Beloved for his instructive novels including \u003cem\u003eThe Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Chronicles of Narnia\u003c\/em\u003e as well as his philosophical books that explored theology and Christian life, Lewis was a life-long writer and book lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, \u003cem\u003eThe Reading Life\u003c\/em\u003e provides guidance and reflections on the love and enjoyment of books. Engaging and enlightening, this well-rounded collection includes Lewis' 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA window into the thoughts of one of the greatest public intellectuals of our time, this collection reveals not only why Lewis loved the written word, but what it means to learn through literature from one of our wisest and most enduring teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLewis, C. S.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eClive 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 \u003cem\u003eOut of the Silent Planet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Great Divorce\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Screwtape Letters\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClive 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 \u003cem\u003eLas Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621285073170,"sku":"9780062849977","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5dad2418-6f29-469e-b603-79c586efc136.jpg?v=1732584734","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-reading-life-the-joy-of-seeing-new-worlds-through-others-eyes-9780062849977","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}