C. S. Lewis's List : The Ten Books That Influenced Him Most

In 1962, "The Christian Century" published C. S. Lewis's answer to the question, "What books did most to shape your vocational attitude and your philosophy of life?" Lewis responded with ten titles, ranging from Virgil's "Aeneid "to James Boswell's "The Life of Samuel Johnson" and from George Herbert's "The Temple "to Boethius's "The Consolation of Philosophy". "C. S. Lewis's List" brings together experts on each of the ten books to discuss their significance for Lewis's life and work, illuminating his own writing through those he most admired. [Publisher's Text]

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