C.S. Lewis: A Life

If you keep up with news about C.S. Lewis in general you are well aware that a new biography about him, was recently released. The author is Dr. Alister McGrath, Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education at King’s College London. The title of the book is C.S. Lewis – A Life. 
Source: Narniafans.com

Last March, William O'Flaherty had a chance to interview Dr. McGrath by phone and highlights from that conversation is below. Here is a very little glimpse of the interview.

O’Flaherty: Why read any biography on person like Lewis when you can read him directly?

Dr. McGrath: I think it does help to read about an author’s  life I think it means that when you read their writings you get on fair more out of it. So I think your reading of Lewis’s writings is enriched by know more about his life, more about the people who influenced him, more about the intellectual culture of his day and age.

O’Flaherty: Who was your target audience for your biography?

Dr. McGrath: There is a rising generation of people who know Lewis primarily through Narnia; whether it is the books or movies. I thought wouldn’t it be good to write a biography that a.) is very up-to-date, but b.) engages a readership who know Lewis in a very specific way.

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For the full interview, please visit:
All About Jack: A C.S. Lewis Podcast page.