C s lewis analyzes the feelings and problems involved in different types of human love, including familial affection, friendship, passion, and charity. We hear often that love is patient and kind, not envious or prideful. Lewis was an unfailingly honest and acutely perceptive observer of humanity. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a christian and philosophical perspective through thought experiments. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a christian and philosophical perspective through thought. Lewis, ranging from the chronicles of narnia to his philosophical works to more devotional books. Based on the public domain etext provided by gutenberg canada ebooks. Lewis s famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. He is a british writer and held academic positions in english literature at both oxford university magdalen college, 19251954 and cambridge university magdalene college, 19541963. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All our ebooks are free to download, but first you must sign in or create an account.
Lewis 18981963 was a british literary scholar and novelist. In reality a few years difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another. Several years ago, harperone published preparing for easter, a collection of readings from c. Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe 1. Free download or read online the four loves pdf epub book.
Originally the four loves series was recorded by lewis in london in. All four loves will have their inherent pleasures of need and appreciation. Really nice book with a lot of detail and some examples about the four loves. Masterful without being magisterial, this books wise.
But how do we understand its work in our lives, its perils and rewards. The main characters of this christian, religion story are c. Masterful without being magisterial, this books wise, gentle, candid reflections on the virtues and dangers of love draw on sources from jane austen to st. May 20, 2014 a summary of cs lewiss classic, the four loves. Lewis that is available today, fans of his writing will desire to add this impressive recording to their collection. He is best known for his chronicles of narnia fantasy series, which have been adapted into various films. If wit and wisdom, style and scholarship are requisites to passage through the pearly gates, mr. The chapter on charity love of god may be the best thing lewis ever wrote about christianity. When i first tried to write this book i thought that his maxim would provide me with a very plain highroad through the. Nearly every page scintillates with observations which are illuminating, provocative and original. Browse a complete collection of his books, sign up for a monthly enewsletter, find additional resources, and more.
Free download or read online mere christianity pdf epub book. Lewis, in this candid, wise, and warmly personal book, describes the. But the single english word love is used for several quite different things, as professor lewis demonstrates with his customary clarity and brilliance. Lewis explores the four kinds of human love in one of his most famous works of nonfiction. This second kind is the more divine because that is how god loves us. The four loves summarizes four kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. The first edition of the novel was published in 1961, and was written by c. A study of the four loves divides very easily into a twopart discussion, or even a fourpart one if you wish to look at each love separately andor to incorporate questions raised by the introduction, and the chapter on sub human loves as well. Lewis was a prolific irish scholar, novelist, and author of more than 30 books. Before there was lewis radio talk on four different kinds of love, produced by the bbc in 1958 the only audio that we have still remaining of lewis himself, and the subsequent publishing of the four loves in 1960, we have a reference in his letters about his thoughts on love, based read more.
The four loves summary and study guide supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Lewis introduction the four loves was lewis look at some of the different loves described in greek thought. With his characteristic warmth and lucidity, lewis examines how love works in our lives and allows us to be. The screwtape letters was initially published, chapterletter, by chapter, in the guardian on may 2nd, 1941. Lewis wrote this book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958. Nov 19, 2010 the four loves study guide consists of approx. Excellent, humanistic explanations and thoughts of the whats and whys of the different loves that every person encounters will change the way that the reader lives in. In his insightful 1960 book the four loves public library, c. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically. What made the experience of listening to the four loves the most enjoyable.
In what is love, we made the distinction between divine or giftlove so called because it demands nothing in return and is closest to love himself and the natural or needloves so called because they are earthly human loves born of a need to be loved. The main characters of this christian, non fiction story are. C s lewis analyzes the feelings and problems involved in different types of human love. The first edition of the novel was published in 1960, and was written by c. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically faithful. Love can be divided into four different distinct types.
In the book the four loves, lewis will take the reader on a quest to discover and explore the various types of love felt, given, and received by humans. Authors narrating their own books are always a better experience first time i got to hear cs lewis voice. Lewis free books for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. The four loves was lewis look at some of the different loves described in greek thought. Book cover front back scan edit notes preface book i. Lewis four loves has long been respected as a philosophical work, but for those who have not yet read it. One of the only original recordings of professor lewis. Of the three chapters that follow, friendship is the longest and the most difficult for me to follow. S lewis talk about the first of the four loves storge or affection. Professor of mediaeval and renaissance literature at cambridge university. Lewis professor of english literature fellow of magdalen college, oxford oxford university, 19251954.
Lewiss famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. This study guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the four loves. Lewis includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 5 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections. We have provided a fairly fluid array of questions for each chapter of the book, and recommend that you concentrate on those you think will be of interest, leaving. He was a fellow of magdalen college, a prestigious school at oxford university. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by c. Lewis talks about loves in terms of affection, friendship, eros, and charity. Arguably the most influential writer of his time, c. However, most people still use the word love in that context. Cs lewis clive staples lewis 1898 1963 is one of my favorite authors of all time. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 112 pages and is available in paperback format.
On the topic of jealously, lewis says that all types of love are subject to the effects of jealously. Anyone looking for an insight into love should definitely pick up this book, you will learn a lot about yourself. S lewis talk about the first of the four loves storg e or affection. Affection lewiss characterization of affection comes from the greek word storge, which he defines as. Change places with you for five bob, lady, said someone else. The screwtape let ters letters from a senior to a junior devil.
Lewis went into a bit more detail about the importance of the different loves. The four loves deserves to become a minor classic as a modern mirror of our souls, a mirror of the virtues and failings of human loving. This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four loves man knows well, but often understands. The four loves summary and study guide supersummary. The main characters of this christian, religion story are. It appears to have been the love most important to lewis, at least until he became a christian and for a long time afterward. Lewiss the screwtape letters for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 170 pages and is available in paperback format. Excellent, humanistic explanations and thoughts of the whats and whys of the different loves that every person encounters will change the way that the reader lives in love.
Eros, passionate love that can run counter to happiness and poses real danger. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 191 pages and is available in paperback format. In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. The cheated woman leaped out of her place to fly at the man who had bilked her, but the others immediately closed up and flung. Notes below originally the four loves series was recorded by lewis in london in 1957, prepared as 10 talks to air on the protestant hour on american radio. We have cause to be uneasy book ii what christians believe 1. Free download or read online a grief observed pdf epub book. Featured software all software latest this just in old school emulation msdos games historical software classic pc games software library.
Among the four loves, he believes that it is the love in which a humans experience differs least from the animals. Support epubbooks by making a small paypal donation purchase. What was one of the most memorable moments of the four loves. A repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. We hear that human love is a reflection of divine love. He identifies these kinds of love as affection, the most basic form. I heard the clink of money and then a scream in the female voice, mixed with roars of laughter from the rest of the crowd. Description of the book surprised by joythe four loves. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958 which had been criticised in the u. The four loves deserves to become a minor classic as a modern mirror of souls a.
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