Beloved by children and adults worldwide, the writings of C.S. Lewis have a broad and enduring appeal. Although best known for the iconic Chronicles of Narnia series, Lewis was actually a man of many literary parts, including satire, science fiction, sermons, poetry, and prose. Taken together, his writings reflect a life in which he came to his knowledge, beliefs, and wisdom only after much soul-searching and many painful events. Delving into the vast corpus of C.S. Lewis' work (including his benchmark scholarship), James Como discusses its core themes. Moving chronologically through Lewis' life, he provides a picture of the whole man, his work, and his lasting legacy. -from the publisher's website.