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  • The Screwtape Letters

  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Ralph Cosham
  • Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (150 ratings)

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The Screwtape Letters

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Ralph Cosham
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Publisher's Summary

A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below". At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old Devil to his nephew, Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man.

The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation, and triumph over it, ever written.

(P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic Reviews

Audie Award Finalist, Inspirational/Spiritual, 2007

Known for The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis wrote the wittiest defense of Christianity ever. Humorist John Cleese won AudioFile Earphones for his 1999 enactment of the correspondence between two devils plotting the damnation of one man's soul. Ralph Cosham is a slightly less demented fiend, but the text itself remains hilarious.... Cosham's organ-like voice also lends resonance.... This is, therefore, the best audio ever spoken of the funniest defense of Christianity ever written." (AudioFile magazine) 

"Lewis' satire is a Christian classic....[his] take on human nature is as on-target as it was when the letters were first published in 1941." (Library Journal

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top notch

C.S.Lewis was a genius. I really appreciated seeing Christian doctrine from the perspective of the demons and Satan. Seeing Christian doctrine in this perspective really helped to shine light on some theological principles

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Surprisingly relevant and an enjoyable listen

This is a densely packed book, but still very accessible and easily held my interest throughout.

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No greater truth has ever been written in a work of fiction

A masterpiece of analysis of the battle between good and evil in the world. A book that makes you look back at your life and makes you see how you have truly and are being truly haunted every day by the devils of hell and at the same time guided by a guardian Angel.

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Ageless and so relevant, and very well presented.

I have been waiting a long time to get into this classic, and it did not disappoint.

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Satirical and insightful

A C.S. Lewis classic. Helps realize the more subtle tricks of the devil to keep you away from faith in Christ.

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relevant for modern readers.

well read. a guide for living. it's account echoes any problems from today.

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Hard to hear, good to hear

A lot of thought provoking ideas and truths in this book. I need to re-listen to this. Some thoughts are potentially life changing for me, if I let them.

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minor irritation

great narration, but very fast jump from end of one chapter to beginning of next. not a big problem, but irritating.

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Sly but unsuccessful

The anatomy of hate from a true professional. The mentor and mentee relationship is a delight.

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Still interesting

Moderns might have difficulty with this subject but they will be rewarded if they try. Not as prosaic as it might first seem and an interesting little historical story beneath the obvious narrative.

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