English Fiction & Prose Literature - General & Miscellaneous - Literary Criticism, Science Fiction & Fantasy - Literary Criticism, English Fiction & Prose Literature - 20th Century - Literary Criticism
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Overview
A Far-Off Country offers a comprehensive introduction to C.S. Lewis' major works of fantasy fiction: "The Chronicles of Narnia, The Space Trilogy," and "Till We Have Faces". Drawing on Lewis' manuscripts as well as unpublished letters, Sammons provides a detailed background for the novels, including biographical information on Lewis as it pertains to each work. She thoroughly investigates the characters, symbols, and themes of the novels, highlighting the Christian doctrines that are embedded in them in addition to the many Biblical parallels. Sammons also includes numerous references from Lewis' other books, ultimately relating the ideas presented in his written works to his Christian beliefs. Exhaustive in its analysis yet accessible to a wide audience, this book will excite those in search of an insightful guide to Lewis' works.Author Biography: Martha C. Sammons is Professor of English at Wright State University in Ohio.
Book Details
Published
February 1, 2000
Publisher
Lanham : University Press of America, c2000.
Pages
392
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780761815860