Una vida como lector, C. S. Lewis
Una vida como lector, C. S. Lewis
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Una vida como lector
El gozo de conocer nuevos mundos a través de los ojos de otros

Author: C. S. Lewis

Narrator: Cris Cisneros

Unabridged: 2 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Grupo Nelson

Published: 11/28/2023


Synopsis

El venerado profesor y autor de bestsellers reflexiona sobre el poder, la importancia y la alegría de una vida dedicada a la lectura en esta magnífica colección extraída de su amplia obra.Muchas décadas después de su muerte, el venerado intelectual y profesor C. S. Lewis sigue hablando a los lectores, gracias no solo a sus conocimientos intelectuales sobre el cristianismo, sino también a sus maravillosas obras creativas y sus profundas reflexiones sobre la literatura que influyó en su vida. Amado por sus instructivas novelas, como Las cartas del diablo a su sobrino, El gran divorcio y Las crónicas de Narnia, así como por sus libros filosóficos que exploran la teología y la vida cristiana, Lewis fue escritor y amante de los libros durante toda su vida.Elaborada a partir de sus numerosos ensayos, artículos y cartas, así como de sus obras clásicas, Una vida como lector brinda orientación y reflexiones relacionadas con el amor a los libros y su disfrute. Esta amplia colección incluye las reflexiones de Lewis sobre la ciencia ficción, por qué la literatura infantil es para lectores de todas las edades y por qué deberíamos leer dos libros viejos por cada uno nuevo. Esta recopilación, una ventana al pensamiento de uno de los mayores intelectuales de nuestro tiempo, revela no solo por qué Lewis amaba la palabra escrita, sino también lo que significa aprender de la literatura con una de nuestras más sabias y perennes maestras.The Reading LifeThe 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.More decades 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 The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, and The Chronicles of Narnia as well as his philosophical books that explored theology and Christian life, Lewis was a life-long writer and book lover.Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, The Reading Life 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. A 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.

About C. S. Lewis

It is a lofty goal, but many would be pleased if the work they accomplished would last well after their death, and be lauded with posthumous praise. Such is what happened to British author Clive Staples Lewis. He was born on November 29, 1898 and passed on November 22, 1963...... just prior to his 65th birthday. It was 2013 on the 50th Anniversary of Lewis' death, that he was honored by being given a memorial in Poet's Corner in West minister Abbey.

Lewis wore many professional hats......that of novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster, lecturer, and Christian apologist. His best known work is The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, and The Space Trilogy. He is the author of more than 30 books, translated into over 30 languages. As we are all aware, The Chronicles of Narnia had tremendous sales numbers and have been made popular on stage, TV, radio, and cinema.

Lewis married American author, Joy Davidman, in 1956, but sadly, she passed away only four years later from cancer at only 45 years old. Lewis then died in 1963 of renal failure.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy on October 29, 2019

Honestly, this felt a bit like a bait and switch. Almost half the essays are from An Experiment in Criticism. I had read all the others too. The second half of the book is made up of short quotes from letters and works some of which were quite interesting but hardly worth the price of this book.......more

Goodreads review by Barnabas on November 17, 2025

Few people deserve our attention as brilliant readers to the degree that CS Lewis does. He was profoundly intentional, voracious, broad, deep, and constantly delighted as a reader. This little collection is wonderful selection of excerpts from on various aspects of reading. Maybe my favorite feature......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on October 11, 2020

Very enjoyable to read. A page turners delight! Looks at the classical and newer notarary writers and thinkers and explains in moving contemporary language what a better world it is because we can see the world, through our 'readers eyes .'......more

Goodreads review by Tommy on November 16, 2019

"My own eyes are not enough for me, I will see through the eyes of others." C.S. Lewis Determined to break out of the prison of himself, C.S. Lewis' preferred to devote seven to eight hours of reading per day. This discipline, coupled with his prolific pen, helped ensure Lewis would have many thought......more

Goodreads review by Justin on December 23, 2019

I finished reading this book last night compiled by my friend David Downing from Lewis's letters, essays, books on literary criticism, and other works. I was reminded of when I first read C.S.Lewis, how powerful music, literature, and art is, rich conversations, connections, and memories I have made......more