

The Narnian
The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis
Author: Alan Jacobs
Narrator: Alan Jacobs
Abridged: 9 hr 47 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: HarperAudio
Published: 10/11/2005
Author: Alan Jacobs
Narrator: Alan Jacobs
Abridged: 9 hr 47 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: HarperAudio
Published: 10/11/2005
Alan Jacobs is professor of English at Wheaton College in Illinois. He is the author of several books, including most recently The Narnian, a biography of C. S. Lewis. His literary and cultural criticism has appeared in a wide range of periodicals, including the Boston Globe, The American Scholar, First Things, Books & Culture, and The Oxford American.
The single best book on Lewis I have ever read. Not just the facts but Jacobs discusses all the things we all wonder about Lewis in our own minds. Of course, I cried at the end. Just like I always do.......more
A long and enjoyable romp through the life and ideas of Lewis. This book is not for the casual reader. It takes ages to get through and the writing is thick and circuitous (in a good way). But it is so much more than a biography: it explores the thoughts of Lewis. It's an exploration not only of his......more
I loved this biography of Lewis and, in particular, of his imagination. I have praised it left, right and sideways, when people have asked me about it. So for the record, I wish to add my voice to the chorus of praises being sung about this book, and will not restate the many strengths of this book......more
I started this a number of years ago. Got into a reading slump and DNF. Picked it back up this week on audio and powered through because I was enjoying it so much. Familiarity with CSL's catalog is really helpful.......more
Splendid. I feel I know Lewis a thousand times better after listening to The Narnian. I am especially grateful for audiobooks that are read by the author, as I can trust that the text is being faithfully expressed. Just one small peeve about the formatting: the tracks ran entirely too long for an aud......more