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The Chronicles of Narnia
'The Chronicles of Narnia' have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years and the magical events described in C.S. Lewis's immortal prose have left many a lasting memory. For here is a world where a witch decrees eternal winter; where there are more talking animals than people; and where battles are fought by Centaurs, Giants and Fauns.
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Liturgies of the Wild
Myths that Make UsFrom one of the master storytellers of our time, here is a rosary of soaring myth, gripping narrative and deep wisdom, all told with breathtaking verve that enchants and sweeps us along, from first word to last. A superb, inspiring read.
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The Kingdom of Sweets
An irresistible alternative history, Johansen's THE KINGDOM OF SWEETS invites readers to indulge in the darkness that simmers below the glittering surface of a universally beloved fairy tale - The Nutcracker. Delectably perverse and lushly written, Johansen's reimagining will be devoured by fans of Tim Burton and readers of Katherine Arden. The perfect gothic treat for a cold winter's day.
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A History of the Bible
The Book and Its FaithsCerebral entertainment of the highest class. This is an absolutely fascinating book, a staggeringly learned exploration of the origins of all those Bible stories
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YR WITH ASLAN HB
This long-awaited daily reader brings 365 selections from The Chronicles of Narnia to provide daily inspiration, solace and guidance, as well as a memorable reminder of the power of C.S. Lewis's enchanting stories and insightful themes. The Chronicles of Narnia have long been mainstays of children's literature, but when re-read as an adult can deliver an entirely new experience. In the midst of these stories about adventures in a magical land are profound spiritual and ethical messages. A Year with Aslan selects the most thought-provoking and poignant passages from all seven books in the series, and provides reflective questions that get the heart of what matters most. There are many great moments found within the pages of The Chronicles of Narnia when C.S. Lewis is providing profound insights about what it means to be a better person and how to think the right way about things. This powerful but subtle ability to express human nature has helped make these books some of the most memorable and treasured stories ever written. This book of 365 passages allows the reader to reflect on these poignant lessons and see how they might apply to their own lives. The perennial appeal of Lewis as an inspirational writer and thinker is encapsulated more than anywhere else in this attractive and timely new book.
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The Screwtape Letters
A masterpiece of wit, satire, and spiritual insight. In The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis presents a series of fictional letters from a senior demon, Screwtape, to his nephew Wormwood. Through these darkly humorous correspondences, Screwtape offers advice on how to subtly corrupt a human soul, revealing the quiet, everyday temptations that shape our choices. Brilliantly imaginative and deeply thought-provoking, this classic turns conventional morality on its head, allowing readers to see human weaknesses from a strikingly original perspective. Lewis blends sharp humor with profound reflections on faith, free will, and the nature of good and evil. Both entertaining and insightful, The Screwtape Letters remains one of the most compelling explorations of human behavior ever written-perfect for readers who enjoy philosophical fiction with a clever, satirical edge.
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El León, La Bruja Y El Ropero, Edición de Lujo Para Coleccionistas
Descubre la historia que ha cautivado a generaciones en una edición de lujo perfecta para regalar o atesorar. El león, la bruja y el ropero es una de las siete novelas que conforman la clásica y querida serie Las crónicas de Narnia, de C. S. Lewis. Aunque puede leerse de manera independiente, este libro es la puerta de entrada a un mundo inolvidable lleno de magia, aventura y significado. Cuatro hermanos descubren un misterioso ropero que los lleva a Narnia, una tierra atrapada en un invierno eterno bajo el hechizo de la malvada Bruja Blanca. Allí conocen a Aslan, el gran león, cuya llegada da inicio a una lucha entre el bien y el mal que resonará a lo largo de toda la serie. Como la entrega más conocida de Las crónicas de Narnia, esta historia establece el corazón moral y el conflicto central de este mundo, invitando al lector a continuar la travesía en los seis libros restantes que completan esta épica historia. Esta edición de lujo, ideal para regalar o coleccionar, incluye: Ilustraciones clásicas a todo color de Pauline BaynesSobrecubierta con acabado brillante tipo nieveCantos impresos con diseño especialEstampado en lámina dorada en la cubiertaEdición coleccionable imprescindible para lectores de todas las edades The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Deluxe Collector's Edition Step into a timeless story loved by generations--now in a stunning deluxe edition perfect for gifting or collecting. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of the seven novels that make up C. S. Lewis's beloved classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia. While it can be enjoyed on its own, this book serves as the gateway into a richly imagined world of magic, adventure, and meaning. Four siblings step through a mysterious wardrobe into Narnia, a land trapped in eternal winter under the spell of the White Witch. There, they encounter Aslan, the great Lion, whose return begins a battle between good and evil that echoes throughout the entire series. As the most well-known entry in The Chronicles of Narnia, this story establishes the moral heart and central conflict of Narnia, inviting readers to continue the journey through the remaining six books that complete the epic story. This deluxe edition--perfect for gifting or collecting--features: Full-color classic illustrations by Pauline BaynesShimmery, snow-like jacket finishDigitally printed edgesGold foil stamping on the caseA collectible edition for readers of all ages
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Some Foundation Truths of the Christian Faith
"Some Foundation Truths of the Christian Faith" is a clear and concise examination of the core tenets that underpin the Christian tradition. Written by Charles Smith Lewis, this work aims to clarify the essential doctrines for those seeking a deeper understanding of their faith and its spiritual foundations. The text explores fundamental concepts such as the nature of God, the divinity of Jesus Christ, and the role of the Church in the lives of believers. Lewis provides a structured approach to theological inquiry, making complex spiritual ideas accessible to a broad audience of laypeople and students of religion. This volume serves as both a primer for those new to the faith and a reflective guide for seasoned practitioners looking to revisit the pillars of Christian orthodoxy. With a focus on historical continuity and scriptural integrity, the book remains a significant resource for studying the evolution of Christian thought and instruction. It emphasizes the practical application of these truths in daily living, bridging the gap between abstract theology and personal devotion. By focusing on the essential truths, Lewis offers a steadying perspective on the beliefs that have shaped the Christian world for generations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Green Worlds of C. S. Lewis
Decades after C. S. Lewis composed his Chronicles of Narnia, these fantasy tales about a land of enchantment continue to attract readers of all ages. They have also stimulated much commentary and reflection, both within and beyond faith communities throughout the world. The Narnia tales still have much to tell us--not only about fantasy writing and the implications of Christian faith and practice, but also about the ecological vision of life they embody. It's a vision all the more enlightening in the face of today's environmental challenges. This book aims to bring that "green" inscape of the stories freshly to light. It invites readers to open the door, through a sequence of word-focused meditations on Lewis's writing, toward rediscovering their communion with the rest of God's Creation.
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Die Weltenerschaffer
Die Welten von C.S. Lewis' Die Chroniken von Narnia und J.R.R. Tolkiens Der Hobbit faszinieren seit Generationen Leser:innen jeden Alters. Bevor sie jedoch literarische Meilensteine schufen, waren Lewis und Tolkien einfach zwei Freunde, die ihre Liebe zu Geschichten teilten. John Hendrix zeichnet ihr Leben nach: von den Schützengräben des Ersten Weltkriegs über ihre Begegnung in Oxford bis zu dem Vermächtnis, das ihre Werke hinterlassen haben. Erzählerischer Text verbindet sich mit Comic-Sequenzen und verdeutlicht, wie das Zusammentreffen dieser beiden Männer das Verständnis von Mythos und Fantasie in der Literatur neu definierte. Ein klug komponiertes Buch, das zeigt, wie Erzählen eine zerrissene Welt wieder verzaubern kann.
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Main Street
Carol Milford grows up in a mid-sized town in Minnesota before moving to Chicago for college. After her education, during which she's exposed to big-city life and culture, she moves to Minneapolis to work as a librarian. She soon meets Will Kennicott, a small-town doctor, and the two get married and move to Gopher Prairie, Kennicott's home town.Carol, inspired by big-city ideas, soon begins chafing at the seeming quaintness and even backwardness of the townsfolk, and their conservative, self-satisfied way of life. She struggles to try to reform the town in her image, while finding meaning in the seeming cultural desert she's found herself in and in her increasingly cold marriage.Gopher Prairie is a detailed, satirical take on small-town American life, modeled after Sauk Centre, the town in which Lewis himself grew up. The town is fully realized, with generations of inhabitants interacting in a complex web of village society. Its bitingly satirical portrayal made Main Street highly acclaimed by its contemporaries, though many thought the satirical take was perhaps a bit too dark and hopeless. The book's celebration and condemnation of small town life make it a candidate for the title of the Great American Novel.Main Street was awarded the 1921 Pulitzer Prize, but the decision was overturned by the prize's Board of Trustees and awarded instead to Edith Wharton for The Age of Innocence. When Lewis went on to win the 1926 Pulitzer for Arrowsmith, he declined it-with the New York Times reporting that he did so because he was still angry at the Pulitzers for being denied the prize for Main Street.Despite the book's snub at the Pulitzers, Lewis went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930, with Main Street being cited as one of the reasons for his win.
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The Monk
Lewis claimed to have written The Monk in just ten weeks, when he was twenty-one years of age. He published the first edition anonymously, sensing that the controversial and then-pornographic nature of the novel would stun society. And so it did-the book was so sensational, so salacious, and so scandalous, that after he put his full name (and title, as a member of Parliament) on the second edition, his reputation hardly recovered for the rest of his life.The Monk is a Gothic horror novel marked by an intricate plot, melodramatic characters, and scenes of shocking terror. It follows two plots: in the first, the celebrated monk Ambrosio meets a mysterious novice at the abbey-a woman, Matilda, posing as a man, who seems to have a powerful, irresistible charisma. Matilda seduces Ambrosio not just in body but in mind, and leads him down a path of darkness and brutal violence. In the other plot, Raymond, the son of a marquis, falls in love with a nun, and the two scheme to live together; but their plans lead to encounters with evil spirits, exorcisms, riots, dungeons, and more.The novel was shocking for its time in its frank depiction of sexuality and sexual violence, demons, spirits, and scenes of raw horror; but just as shocking was its anti-religious sentiment and thesis that evil often triumphs over good. It sold so well and offended so many that just two years after its publication Lewis was forced to issue a bowdlerized fourth edition, in which any offensive passages were either muted or expunged. Despite this attempt at satisfying society, and despite at least one written apology, Lewis spent the rest of his days in a constant struggle to escape the shadow of The Monk's reputation, which he never quite did-even posthumous assessments of him as a person sometimes concluded that the debauched excess depicted The Monk reflected a failing of his own personal morals.
€ 26,95