A timeless classic on “Hell’s latest novelties and Heaven’s unanswerable answer”
A masterpiece of satire, this classic work has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father Below.”
At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C. S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly wise old devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written, offering insights on good vs. evil, repentance, grace, and more.
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"Probably 3 1/2 stars for me. It was a tough read - I really had to think about every word - but CS Lewis is a genius. It was so fascinating and thought-provoking how he could break down humanity and the psychology of temptations. Many little gems that I will continue to think about for a while."
— Jileen (4 out of 5 stars)
“If wit and wisdom, style and scholarship are requisites to passage through the pearly gates, Mr. Lewis will be among the angels.”
— New Yorker“The best audio ever spoken of the funniest defense of Christianity ever written.”
— AudioFile“Each letter is a masterpiece of reverse theology…If you’ve never read Lewis, The Screwtape Letters is a great place to start. And if you know Lewis, but haven’t read this, you’ve missed one of his core writings.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review“Lewis’ satire is a Christian classic…[His] take on human nature is as on-target as it was when the letters were first published in 1941.”
— Library Journal" Excellent book. "
— Julia, 12/1/2016" Not a christian. But I love this book. "
— Kelly, 2/19/2014" Constantly re-read this as it makes me laugh every time "
— Nyki, 2/17/2014" A very eye-opening narrative on spiritual warfare. Lewis does a brilliant job of showing that whole subject in a very realistic and believable light. "
— Sarah, 2/12/2014" very interesting will read at least one more time. "
— Debi, 2/7/2014" In my "top 3" of all time. A profoundly influential book in both my faith and my understanding of human psychology. "
— David, 1/20/2014" very easy read. An interesting and original take on the dialogue of the diabolical. worth the read. "
— Fabrice, 1/20/2014" So thought-provoking, so very telling of human frailty, and at the same time, human virtue as seen from an adversary. Lewis was and still is a magnificent storyteller, and a brilliant philosopher, no matter one's own beliefs. "
— Adrienne, 1/16/2014" Short read but pretty good even though i prefer Mere Christianity & The Abolition of Man. Written during WW2 from an English viewpoint in 31 4 pages letters [on Nook] plus an extra. "
— Steve, 1/7/2014" Very intriguing! Loved all the thinking it made me do! "
— Julia, 12/16/2013Clive 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.
Geoffrey Howard (a.k.a. Ralph Cosham) was a stage actor and an award-winning narrator. He recorded more than 100 audiobooks in his lifetime and won the prestigious Audio Award for Best Narration and several AudioFile Earphones Awards.