The Screwtape Letters
Written by C.S. Lewis
Narrated by Joss Ackland
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A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell’s Latest Novelties and Heaven’s Unanswerable Answer
C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father Below.” At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the wordly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.
C.S. Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta que se jubiló. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantástica y teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Sus más distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.
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Reviews for The Screwtape Letters
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brilliant satire on the human condition
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Joss Ackland's version of this incisive classic is sensitive and inspiring.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Screwtape Letters is a wonderful áudio. I’ve read the book. But, the reader of this work outdid himself. I thoroughly enjoyed this book in its audiobook form and would recommend it to all whether they have read the book or not.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Genius. And convicting. And entertaining. Phenomenal insight into human nature and the traps of the enemy.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent full-cast dramatization of this C. S. Lewis classic."Diabolical" Radio Theater at its best."The story is carried by the senior demon Screwtape played magnificently by award-winning actor Andy Serkis (“Gollum” in Lord of the Rings) as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon Wormwood." (from audio jacket)4.5 ★
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A collection of pulpit sermons more poetic and poignant than many I have heard spoken from a mortal mouth, all of course with the uniquely gripping style that very few authors can convey. If you haven't read this yet, I highly recommend it. For the spiritually minded, it is a long series of bright truths, barely cut by mortal confusions. For the secularly minded, it is a highly entertaining tale with a lovely twist at the end. In short, there is not condemnation if you haven't read it, but there is instead a great and excited recommendation thereof, for you will most likely enjoy it.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I don't know where to start with reviewing The Screwtape Letters. Perhaps with the fact -- probably already well-known to people who get my reviews in their inbox -- that I am not a Christian, but a Unitarian Universalist. But I do love reading C. S. Lewis' work: I think he was very good as using cool intellect and reason to examine himself in his faith (not just the faith of others, which would likely be unbearably holier-than-thou), a process myself and other UUs tend to value highly. He was ready to think about his faith, and seek answers -- or understanding, at least -- of things others deem unfathomable, the whys of things.
The Screwtape letters is a fictional frame for more of that work, really. He examines the ways that people are lead away from their faiths, not just through large sins like unchastity but through being proud of humility, for example... And the way he puts this makes it not only an examination of Christian goodness, but general moral goodness.
Definitely worth a read for that, and amusing in it's own way, as well -- old Uncle Screwtape's unfortunate transformation, for example.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very thought provoking. Brother Lewis can definitely make one think.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Powerful!!! This book is not for the faint of heart!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5brilliant book but I could not stand this audio recording. very disappointed
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I liked how it made your brain work so you kinda had to think about it. Screwtape s toast was kinda long but I was in a rush to finish and am sure I would have enjoyed it ore with more time to listen.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A most intriguing look into a realm we don't have a full ability to comprehend.
If you think yourself to be a Christian, this book will force you to look deep. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5great view through the eyes of the evil ones! Highly recommend
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of the best I’ve ever read on how the enemy wants to destroy us
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The reading brought this genius to life for me! Thank you!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Enjoyed the read a lot. Funny and witty and still very much a reflection of our current society in my opinion. Definitely recommend.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Phenomenal book read by an incredible voice actor. He really brought Screwtape to life!
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Unknown, just didn’t like it as much as I thought.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book hits the core of humanity's folly and realisation of strength to withstand it by God's gracious path to redemption. A really good read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Never disappointed by Lewis. This book is excellent. Read it with your young people, ask questions and consider the spiritual battle we face. Don’t send your children into the world unarmed- take up the Word of God as your full armor! This book displays why we must know Gods Word and use it!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent look into how the evil one works in our lives to destroy. This last letter he published in the Saturday Evening Post, chapter 33, is spot on what is playing out with CRT, “woke” ideologies, Great Reset, etc being used to take down Western civilization.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A senior devil gives advice on tempting humans to his nephew, a junior devil
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It was good, I might actually read it so I can take notes
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5I’m a Christian if going to church and studying the Bible, and concerning myself with moral or ethical life, having spiritual healing experiences, feeling saved from a fallen world, and trying to stick with Jesus as Lord of my life is any measure, but this book is boring and infantile if not stupid. I don’t believe that should lead one to assume it was meant for children either, since that would just confuse them. Apparently an Anglican tool for reinforcing non-Biblical humorless and non-critical thinking. Yawn.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Profound read for anyone who believes in heaven and hell, and that our bevavior in this life impacts the final dwelling place of our soul.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is my copy, which is on my favorites' shelf. Wonderful! Makes one think about the reality of the prince of this world and his tactics.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lewis’s commentary on the human condition through the lens of the demonic forces that seek our destruction is an introspective delight. It is masterfully written, and the narrator who reads it is expressive and attention-grabbing. It is a great read and a great book for a Christian seeking perspective on the daily task of life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent writing, unique perspective. Very entertaining while intellectually stimulating.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A "what not to do" guide for Christians. Gotta love it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This has been an amazing life changer for me! I have listened to it 3 times already!