Description: C. S. Lewis is generally regarded as a commonsense Christian, yet his works display a distinct sense of the mystical. Downing explores the breadth of Lewis writing, introducing us to the context of Christian mysticism in Lewis day and to the writers who most influenced him.
Brief description:
David C. Downing is a professor of English at Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. He has written numerous articles on C. S. Lewis as well as Planets in Peril: A Critical Study of C. S. Lewis' Ransom Trilogy. His book on C. S. Lewis' journey to faith, The Most Reluctant Convert, was named one of Booklist's Best Religion Books of 2002.
Review Quotes:
"The author's affection for his subject ably informs this sensitive reading of Lewis' life and writings. Highly recommended."
-- "Library Journal"