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Screwtape Letters Hardcover - 1986
by C. S. Lewis
About this book
The Screwtape Letters is a work of Christian apologetics by C. S. Lewis, first published in book form in 1942. The story takes the form of a series of letters from a senior demon, Screwtape, to his nephew, a junior tempter named Wormwood, so as to advise him on methods of securing the damnation of an earthly man, known only as "the Patient. The novel was dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien, and is among one of Lewis' most popular works.
Summary
In this humorous and perceptive exchange between two devils, C. S. Lewis delves into moral questions about good vs. evil, temptation, repentance, and grace. Through this wonderful tale, the reader emerges with a better understanding of what it means to live a faithful life.
First line
My dear Wormwood, I note what you say about guiding your patient's read and taking care that he sees a good deal of his material friend.
First Edition Identification
The Screwtape Letters was first published by Geoffrey Bles, London, in 1942. The first edition dust jacket was issued in plain cream and the book was bound in black cloth.
The first US edition was published by The Macmillan Company, New York in 1943. Bound in the original dark maroon cloth with black letters,1943 on the title page only. Price stamp of $1.50.
Details
- Title Screwtape Letters
- Author C. S. Lewis
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Amereon Limited, Mattituck, New York, U.S.A.
- Date March 1986
- ISBN 9780891909897 / 0891909893
- Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.7 in (22.61 x 14.48 x 1.78 cm)
- Reading level 1170
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Themes
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Theometrics: Catholic
- Theometrics: Evangelical
- Theometrics: Mainline
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
