The Screwtape Letters

[marycatelli]

The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis

In his day, his best selling work.  Perhaps outdone by the Narnia books since then.  But still a sharp edge picture.

It has an introduction where he talks about his beliefs of angels and devils, and how his are symbols at that.  And then we get into the letters from Screwtape to his nephew Wormwood, about the business of temptation.  And the sharp-eyed sketches of human life and insight into human character that are its chief attraction.

There are characters, there is even something like a plot, but what really attracts is the discussions of such things as laughter, erotic love, and pacifism vs. patriotism.

Comments

[akilika.livejournal.com]

This was, and remains, just about my favorite book. ^_^ The discussions speak... very directly to things that have confused me, in a sensible, clear and precise way.

[marycatelli]

You can see why it sold so well, even if he disliked it.

[superversive.livejournal.com]

Don’t miss the audiobook version, as read by John Cleese. He captures the persona of Screwtape perfectly.

[marycatelli]

that is an excellent opportunity for voice acting.