C. S. Lewis Books & Bio

Transport yourself to a new planet with Perelandra, the second installment in the acclaimed Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis. This remarkable novel sees Dr. Ransom face off against sinister forces on a planet known as Perelandra. Here, the great man must use all of his courage and ingenuity to protect this utopian world from corruption and destruction.The adventure is set in outer space and follows Dr. Ransom's struggles with a force determined to overthrow the old order and establish a new world ...

The first book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which continues with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength, Out of the Silent Planet begins the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom. Here, that estimable man is abducted by a megalomaniacal physicist and his accomplice and taken via spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra. The two men are in need of a human sacrifice, and Dr. Ransom would seem to fit the bill. Once on the planet, however, Ransom eludes his captors, risking his life...

Written during the dark hours immediately before and during World War II, C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, of which That Hideous Strength is the third and final volume, stands alongside such works as Albert Camus's The Plague and George Orwell's 1984 as a timely parable that has become timeless, beloved by succeeding generations as much for the sheer wonder of its storytelling as for the significance of its moral concerns.The final book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which includes Out...

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is an essential read for any literary enthusiast. Descending from a highly placed assistant of “Our Father Below,” the novel offers profound wisdom and insight into the human condition from a perspective that shines with irony and wit. Culminating in a remarkable victory of temptation and malice, readers won’t soon forget their experience with this mesmerizing book. An entertaining story full of comic moments, The Screwtape Letters isn't just for advanced t...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of The Chronicles of Narnia with this magnificent one-of-a-kind collection! C. S. Lewis’ timeless classic fantasy series has been captivating readers of all ages for over sixty years, and now it can be yours to experience in its entirety. This special edition incorporates the seven books that make up the astounding adventures of Narnia—The Magician’s Nephew; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the...

Explore a magical world of wonders with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Developed by award-winning author C.S. Lewis, it is the second book in his esteemed Chronicles of Narnia series. This captivating standalone read will take you on an adventure into a land of eternal winter where four siblings encounter magical creatures as they fight to liberate the kingdom from the White Witch's powerful grasp.Featuring brave protagonists Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie who courageously ven...

In Mere Christianity, legendary 20th-century author C.S. Lewis outlines the foundations of Christian faith in a concise and profound way. Drawing from his acclaimed books The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality, this volume provides an ideal platform to comprehend the core principles of Christian belief. In Mere Christianity readers will learn about classic topics such as the existence of God and original sin, as well as more nuanced concepts including morality a...

A mass-market paperback edition of The Silver Chair, book six in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior artwork by the original illustrator of the series, Pauline Baynes. Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected. The S...

When Digory and Polly are tricked by Digory's peculiar Uncle Andrew into becoming part of an experiment, they set off on the adventure of a lifetime. What happens to the children when they touch Uncle Andrew's magic rings is far beyond anything even the old magician could have imagined. Hurtled into the Wood between the Worlds, the children soon find that they can enter many worlds through the mysterious pools there. In one world they encounter the evil Queen Jadis, who wreaks havoc in the st...

A mass-market paperback edition of The Horse and His Boy, book three in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior artwork by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes. On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of a terrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the f...

A mass-market paperback edition of Prince Caspian, book four in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior illustrations by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes. The Pevensie siblings travel back to Narnia to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide...

A mass-market paperback edition of The Last Battle, book seven in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior artwork by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes. During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge--not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of al...

Why Must We Suffer? "If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?" And what about the suffering of animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it? The greatest Christian thinker of our time sets out to disentangle these knotty issues. With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, C.S. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help heal a world hungering for a true understanding of human nature.

C. S. Lewis is the 20th century's most widely read Christian writer and J.R.R. Tolkien its most beloved mythmaker. For three decades, they and their closest associates formed a literary club known as the Inklings, which met every week in Lewis's Oxford rooms and in nearby pubs. They discussed literature, religion, and ideas; read aloud from works in progress; took philosophical rambles in woods and fields; gave one another companionship and criticism; and, in the process, rewrote the cultural...