Further Up and Further In, Joseph Pearce
Further Up and Further In, Joseph Pearce
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Further Up and Further In
Understanding Narnia

Author: Joseph Pearce

Narrator: Jim Denison

Unabridged: 5 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/26/2021


Synopsis

Beloved by generations of readers, the Chronicles of Narnia are thought, erroneously, by some to be "mere children's stories." In this volume, Joseph Pearce thoroughly debunks the error as he skillfully explains why there is nothing "mere" about such stories. Rather, the Narnia books contain profound insights concerning the human condition. Pearce, however, goes beyond even that and illuminates the deeper riches and profound truths found therein: the highest truths, in fact, those concerning God.

Join Pearce as he explores the "grown-up" themes that are so important for a proper understanding of Lewis's magnificent creation, including the deep and profound Christian symbolism, extensive literary allusions, and the constant theme of temptation, sin, and redemption.

The author of numerous literary works and an authority on the writings of Lewis, Chesterton, and Tolkien, Pearce is uniquely qualified to examine the deeper theological, philosophical, and historical dimensions of the Chronicles. With Pearce as your guide, "return to Narnia" and come to understand in new and profound ways that place which has so marked the imaginative landscape of so many. Rediscover your love for Narnia, because "wardrobes are for grown-ups too."

About Joseph Pearce

Joseph Pearce is the author of numerous works, including Literary Converts, The Quest for Shakespeare and Shakespeare on Love, and the editor of the Ignatius Critical Editions series. His other books include literary biographies of Oscar Wilde, J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, G. K. Chesterton, and Alexander Solzhenitsyn.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kris

This is a motley mix of essays about various different themes within Lewis's works. Humphrey writes authoritatively, picking and choosing what to focus on. I particularly liked her chapters on Till We Have Faces and the last chapter about gender. I don't always agree with her, and I do think she mis......more

Goodreads review by Bob

Summary: A survey of much of Lewis's literary corpus considering the theological themes developed in these works in interaction with Eastern Orthodox theologians. Edith M. Humphrey is an Eastern Orthodox theologian who teaches in a Presbyterian seminary in Pittsburgh. She also has loved the work of C......more

Goodreads review by Joshua

Excellently written, and honestly engaged; Mrs. Humphrey, who spent most of her life in ministry in the Protestant world, and with a love and speciality in Lewis, comes to us in this accessible yet academic exploration of the complexities of our cultural moment through the lens of Lewis’ works and h......more

Goodreads review by Sean

I can't believe this book doesn't have more reviews. What C.S. Lewis lover wouldn't enjoy delving deeper into his works, and written with a fresh perspective no less!? The author clearly has both a keen understanding of Lewis and a love of the subject matter that makes the book come alive. Since rea......more