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Narnia in höchster Gefahr! Sprechende Tiere, Zwerge, Faune und Baumgeister müssen im Verborgenen leben. Der grausame Herrscher Miraz setzt alles daran, die Erinnerung an das alte Narnia auszulöschen. Mutig stellt sich Prinz Kaspian ihm entgegen. In höchster Not bläst er das uralte Zauberhorn, um Peter, Susan, Edmund und Lucy zurückzuholen.

For C. S. Lewis, reason and logic are the sensible way to approach faith and ethics. Much of the 20th century's ills are caused by ill-founded beliefs and opinions. Lewis' original approach remains as vital today as ever. He is able to take the most convoluted subject, turn it side on and shed bright illumination on it. To be able to see along things rather than at them - just like a beam of sunlight that invades the darkness of a toolshed - is, to Lewis, the way to understanding.

A fine collection of essays representing C. S. Lewis at his best and most brilliant. As ever, Lewis' clear and eloquent mind give plenty of food for thought, especially as he aims his intellectual ammunition at the modern myths still so prevalent in our postmodern culture and encourages a robust defence of the Christian Gospel.

La vida de Willie se ve alterada por la guerra; su vida está cayendo en una espiral. No puede caminar y está atado a una silla de ruedas que lo deja indefenso. Además de eso, su vida sexual se ha hundido. Además de no poder caminar, no puede tener una erección. Y la vida una vez feliz que él y su esposa habían construido juntos comienza a desmoronarse. Con este último clavo, su esposa de varios años ya no puede soportarlo más. Dejando a Willie solo en una casa que no puede sostener su nueva condición.

C.S. Lewis dedicated The Screwtape Letters to his good friend J.R.R. Tolkien. In the Christian classic, he tells the story through a series of letter written by the demon Screwtape. It is considered one of Lewis' greatest works.

In Preface to Paradise Lost, the Christian apologist and revered scholar and professor of literature closely examines the style, content, structure, and themes of Milton’s masterpiece, a retelling of the biblical story of the Fall of Humankind, Satan’s temptation, and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. Considering the story within the context of the Western literary tradition, Lewis offers invaluable insights into Paradise Lost and the nature of literature itself, unveiling the poem’s beauty and its wisdom.

The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of fantasy novels by the English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic C. S. Lewis. Set in the fictional realm of Narnia, the series takes place in a fantasy world of magic, myth, and talking animals. It deals with the adventures of various children who play a part in the unfolding history of Narnia. The books cover the entire history of Narnia, from its creation in The Magician's Nephew to its eventual destruction in The Last Battle.

The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis was the fourth published of the seven novels that make up The Chronicles of Narnia (1950-1956), but is marked volume six in those editions that are sequenced according to the Narnian chronology. The story takes place decades after The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, when Aslan summons Eustace Scrubb and his classmate Jill Pole to help in the quest of finding the missing Prince Rillian, son and heir of King Caspian. After a journey filled with many dangers, they confront the witch who must be defeated in order to save Prince Rillian’s life.

Im Land Calormen lebt der Junge Shasta. Als sein Vater eines Tages beschließt, ihn als Sklaven an einen Adligen zu verkaufen, flieht er zusammen mit dem sprechenden Pferd Bree, um ins paradiesische Narnia zu gehen. Auf ihrem Weg begegnen die beiden dem Mädchen Aravis, das ebenfalls von zu Hause fortgelaufen ist. Zusammen ziehen sie weiter Richtung Norden und decken unterwegs die Pläne des kriegerischen Fürsten von Calormen auf. Verzweifelt versuchen die Kinder, seine Machenschaften zu vereiteln. Doch schon bald finden sie sich mitten in einem schrecklichen Kampf wieder.

Mere Christianity is a classic of Christian apologetics, which originally appeared as three separate pamphlets: The Case for Christianity (1942), Christian Behaviour (1943), and Beyond Personality (1944). Lewis focuses on the common ground in the Christian faith to explain the fundamental teachings of Christianity in order to make a powerful and rational case for the faith. As one of the most popular introductions to Christianity ever published, Mere Christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide.

I know hardly any other writer who seems to be closer, or more continually close, to the Spirit of Christ Himself." So wrote C. S. Lewis of George MacDonald, the Scottish pastor and novelist who had a profound impact on Lewis' own literary and spiritual career. Here Lewis gathers 365 of MacDonald's most inspirational lines, prefacing them with details of the effects MacDonald had on Lewis himself.

A series of CS Lewis Festival’s lecture archives featuring some of the finest and most respected authors, lecturers, and scholars in the world…. on C.S. Lewis. You can easily navigate the list of speakers covering specific themes including C.S. Lewis and War; The Surprising Imagination of C. S. Lewis; C.S. Lewis in Music and Poetry: The Divine Comedy; C.S. Lewis and Film; and Women and C.S. Lewis. There are also stand-alone video interviews with renowned authors including Philip Yancey, Ann Voskamp, and Dr. Jerry Root. These may be watched at https://www.youtube.com/@c.s.lewisfestNow it...

The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. They say that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares the way for this, or results from this.'This is the key statement of Miracles, in which C. S. Lewis shows that a Christian must not only accept but rejoice in miracles as a testimony of the unique personal involvement of God in his creation.

Historien om hvordan der opstod forbindelse mellem vores verden og landet Narnia. Det hele begyndte, da onkel Andrew narrede Polly til at røre ved den magiske ring. Polly forsvinder til en anden verden, men hendes ven Digory tager efter hende for at få hende tilbage igen. Indlæst af Lars Lippert 2002.

Denne fortælling begynder på en jernbanestation, hvor de fire søskende Peter, Susan, Edmund og Lucy sidder og venter på et tog. Pludselig føles det, som om nogen trækker i dem og i næste øjeblik er hele stationen forsvundet, og de er tilbage i det magiske land, Narnia. Men Narnia har sin egen tid, og der er hundrevis af år siden børnene var der sidst. Alt er anderledes. Menneskefolket Telmarinerne har erobret landet, dyr og træer er blevet gjort tavse, og dværge og faune er fordrevet.

Narnia is no longer the tranquil realm it once was. Deception and betrayal have taken root, and a false Aslan leads many astray. As the last days draw near, King Tirian and his loyal followers must rally what little hope remains to defend truth and honor. But even courage may not be enough to save Narnia from its final reckoning.

Eduardo es un devoto miembro de la guardia real y guardián de la bella compañera del emperador. Cuando se le encomienda llevar a la dama a través del vacío del espacio, de repente son atacados por piratas. A lo largo de la terrible experiencia, sabe que debe mantenerla a salvo, no solo porque es su trabajo hacerlo, sino porque él mismo está profundamente enamorado de ella.

Cuando Rufus decide tomar una clase de yoga, se encuentra en algo completamente fuera de su reino. La curiosidad o quizás algo mucho más lo busca para explorar su lado bisexual, inscribiéndose en una clase de yoga. Una clase a la que solo pertenecen hombres, en su mayoría homosexuales. Le gusta y, aunque no se atreve a admitirlo, el por qué es más intrigante. A medida que asiste a todas y cada una de las sesiones, siente el deseo persistente de descubrir anhelos que ha estado manteniendo ocultos en secreto.

Willie's life is altered by war; his life is falling into a spiral. He can’t walk and is bound by a wheelchair rendering him helpless. On top of that his sexual life has taken a dive. Along with being unable to walk he can’t get an erection. And the once happy life he and his wife had built together starts falling apart. With this last nail, his wife of several years can no longer take it. Leaving Willie to fend for himself all alone in a house that can’t sustain his new condition.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis is a 1950 fantasy novel for children. It is the best known of the seven novels that comprise The Chronicles of Narnia (1950-1956). Most of the story is set in Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures which is ruled by the wicked White Witch. The narrative starts with four English siblings being relocated to a large country house following a wartime evacuation. They visit Narnia through a wardrobe, and become involved in its affairs and its history by helping to bring freedom to the land.