Listen to the audiobook the four loves, by clive staples lewis on. He recognized different kinds of love in his book the four loves affection, friendship, romance, and charityagape. However, most people still use the word love in that context. Lewis wrote this book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958. He identifies these kinds of love as affection, the most basic form. Lewis beloved classic is the only existing reading of his own work. In his insightful 1960 book the four loves public library, c. Before there was lewis radio talk on four different kinds of love, produced by the bbc in 1958 the only audio that we have still remaining of lewis himself, and the subsequent publishing of the four loves in 1960, we have a reference in his letters about his thoughts on love, based read more. Lewis defines each of these types of love and how they affect our lives. Throughout this compassionate and reasoned study, he encourages readers to open themselves to all forms of lovethe key to understanding that brings us. Purchase includes a downloadable mp3 file of the following recording.
Cs lewis clive staples lewis 1898 1963 is one of my favorite authors of all time. Jun 05, 2002 buy the four loves new edition by lewis, c. The publisher describes this as a repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. Born in belfast, ireland, he held academic positions at both oxford university magdalen college and cambridge university magdalene college. In what is love, we made the distinction between divine or giftlove so called because it demands nothing in return and is closest to love himself and the natural or needloves so called because they are earthly human loves born of a need to be loved. Lewis is based on love as defined by affection, friendship, eros, and charity. Masterful without being magisterial, this books wise, gentle, candid reflections on the virtues and dangers of love draw on sources from jane austen to st. Lewis explores the four kinds of human love in one of his most famous works of nonfiction. Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe. As we know, scripture tells us that love is the highest attribute. Lewis s famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. The first edition of the novel was published in 1960, and was written by c. That is why, if you love nature in his fashion, a landscape painter is out of doors an even worse companion than a botanist.
Lewis free books for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. As a boy he loved stories about animals and adored beatrix potters. Nearly every page scintillates with observations which are illuminating, provocative and original. Clive staples lewis was a novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, and christian apologist. Lewis elaborates on the essence of each of these varieties of love and uses love as an entry point for understanding the christian message. It was at times a little highbrow, but remember that it was written in the 40s by a cambridge professor. A dozen books and countless essays later, this interdenominational group continues to meet at and enjoy the hospitality of christ united methodist church in chapel hill, nc. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 170 pages and is available in paperback format.
In 1958, when lewis does have his thoughts fully down in the four loves, he offers helpful insights into love. Lewis 18981963 was a british literary scholar and novelist. Dec 02, 2012 i recently read a book called the 4 loves by c. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The four loves by lewis c s, first edition abebooks. Discussion questions available in the audiobook companion pdf download. His novels generally have christian themes, and his best known work includes the the chronicles of narnia series including the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe and the space trilogy novels, a science fiction series. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958 which had been criticised in the u. Charity, however, the giftlove of god, is divine in its source and expression, and without the sweetening grace of this supernatural love, the natural loves. Lewis that is available today, fans of his writing will desire to add this impressive recording to their collection. Lewis beloved classic is the only existing recording of lewis reading his own work. In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. Support epubbooks by making a small paypal donation purchase.
Friendship was the correct one, he can hardly write a chapter on it except as a rehabilitation. The four loves marriage connector eros romance storge relationships often start here comfortable and natural philia couples must be friends eros emotionally passionate. Lewis s famous inspirational work on the nature of love. S lewis talk about the second of the four loves philia or friendship. Lewis went into a bit more detail about the importance of the different loves. Lewis as part of a summer sunday school curriculum, a handful of eager readers decided to form a c.
Of the three chapters that follow, friendship is the longest and the most difficult for me to follow. The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race. In his book, the four loves, author and theologian c. One often is most vulnerable to the trap when one is not. I first picked it up while following the reading guide at the end of lindskoogs mere christian. Love can be divided into four different distinct types. Lewiss famous inspirational work on the nature of love. Bud plant comic art audio books online audiobookstand bookvine for. Lewiss famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. Lewis november 29, 1898november 22, 1963 picks up where aristotle left off and examines the differences between the four main categories of intimate human bonds affection, the most basic and expressive. After hearing a presentation on the life and works of c. Sep 23, 2014 love can be divided into four different distinct types. November 22nd, 1963 was an irish academic, novelist, and poet. Lewisthe great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian.
He is a british writer and held academic positions in english literature at both oxford university magdalen college, 19251954 and cambridge university magdalene college, 19541963. Lewis talks about loves in terms of affection, friendship, eros, and charity. In the last chapter of the last gospel jn 21, there is something strange going on. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Together with his brother he created an imaginary world called boxen which w. Lewis begins the book by talking about how he came to want to write about love, how he began to organize the. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically. Hilton houston post oak, houston, texas conference theme. Eros, the passionate and sometimes destructive desire of lovers. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. This study guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the four loves.
Listen online to the four loves the remarkable audio edition of c. Lewis the four loves was not a book that i expected to reshape my thinking. But the single english word love is used for several quite different things. Anyone looking for an insight into love should definitely pick up this book, you will learn a lot about yourself. In the book the four loves, lewis will take the reader on a quest to discover and explore the various types of love felt, given, and received by humans. An enthusiastic botanist is for them a dreadful companion on a ramble. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries. Here at fadedpage and our companion site distributed proofreaders. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Given the centrality of love in biblical teaching, it is not surprising that c. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a christian and philosophical perspective through thought experiments. The chapter on charity love of god may be the best thing lewis ever wrote about christianity. Eros, passionate love that can run counter to happiness and poses real danger. All our ebooks are free to download, but first you must sign in or create an account.
Charity, however, the giftlove of god, is divine in its source and expression, and without the. I thought it would be a fun read during valentines season. The four loves is based on the four greek words for love. Notes below originally the four loves series was recorded by lewis in london in 1957, prepared as 10 talks to air on the protestant hour on american radio. The four kinds of love greek agape, phileo, storge, eros, 3 are in the bible duration. He is best known both for his fictional work, especially the screwtape letters, the chronicles of narnia, and the space. His thoughts reflects his christian and philosophical points of.
Free download or read online the four loves pdf epub book. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of lovestorge affection, philia friendship, eros sexual love and agape selfless love. Gods eternal remedy to the problem of evil and suffering duration. So lets look at the four types of love found in the bible, and that lewis helps to draw out in the four loves, published in 1960, and based on a radio series he did with the bbc a few years prior to the books release. The four loves summarizes four kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. Really nice book with a lot of detail and some examples about the four loves. The main characters of this christian, non fiction story are. Sep 08, 2014 in his insightful 1960 book the four loves public library, c. What sets this book apart is that lewis not only presents a compelling case for christianity, but also offers ways for christians themselves to grow. It appears to have been the love most important to lewis, at least until he became a christian and for a long time afterward. Masterful without being magisterial, this books wise.
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