C.S. Lewis, writer, dreamer, and mentor /

Adey, Lionel,

C.S. Lewis, writer, dreamer, and mentor / [print] CS Lewis, writer, dreamer, and mentor Lionel Adey. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Pub., (c)1998. - x, 307 pages ; 23 cm.



Forming of the dreamer and mentor -- Literary historian -- Practical critic -- Literary theorist -- Fiction writer for adults -- Children's storyteller -- Failed poet -- Essayist, pleader, and speaker -- Letter writer -- Conclusion.

The author "shows how the two sides of Lewis's personality, the "Dreamer" and the "Mentor," affected his writing" and then "discusses the formative biographical events in Lewis's life and offers an estimate of Lewis's achievement and legacy as a writer."--Cover.



9780802842039

97046080

GB98-63579


Lewis, C. S. 1898-1963.
Lewis, C. S. 1898-1963 --Books and reading.
Lewis, C. S. 1898-1963 --Psychology.


Authors, English--20th century--Biography.
Mothers--Death--Psychological aspects.
Bereavement--Psychological aspects.
Authorship--Psychological aspects.
Loss (Psychology)
Mothers and sons.

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