C.S. Lewis’s Oxford

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and longtime book discussion leader

Title:

C.S. Lewis’s Oxford

Author:

Simon Horobin

Publisher:

Bodleian Library Publishing

https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/bodleian-library-publishing

Date:

2024

Format:

Hardcover

Length:

196 pages

Overview:

C.S. Lewis’s Oxford takes readers through Oxford to give us an idea of how many of Lewis’s ideas came from for his wonderful books, including the Chronicles of Narnia. We are beautifully subjected to memories, photos, poems, anecdotes, stories of his friends, particularly the Inklings, including J.R.R. Tolkien. The book explores the role of Oxford in Lewis’s life and writings until Oxford itself almost becomes a character in the book. Lewis aficionados will love this interesting and beautiful book.

Rating:

5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Readers particularly interested in C.S. Lewis and the Inklings

Christian impact:

Reading this book takes readers on a trip through the life and haunts of C.S. Lewis.

Also includes:

-notes

-further reading

-picture credits

-index

-many photos and maps

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