The screwtape letters the screwtape letters are a series of letters written from an experienced mature demon screwtape to a more inexperienced younger demon wormwood. An introduction to the audio cd, the screwtape letters. Wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, c. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Each chapter is a new letter beginning with my dear wormwood.
Screwtape letters audio drama behind the scenes youtube. A timeless classic on hells latest novelties and heavens unanswerable answer a masterpiece of satire, this classic work 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. The screwtape letters, though, remains one of his most popular works. Lewis is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers 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. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldlywise old devil to his nephew wormwood, a. The screwtape letters and akrasia, or the lust of deceit lecture five. Lewis, discusses such difficult and theological questions as good and evil, or good versus evil, and how each person receives free will. He was a fellow of magdalen college, a prestigious school at oxford university. Lewis 18981963 was a british literary scholar and novelist. The screwtape letters audiobook on cd 9780060093662 by c. To millions of 21stcentury readers and moviegoers, especially adolescents, c. Its great to read fiction that gives you a punch in a gut. Only having read bits and pieces of cs lewis i was not sure what to expect from the screwtape letters. The entire cast is good, but serkis performance is amazing.
Sep 09, 2011 the screwtape letters is a satirical christian apologetics novel written in epistolary style by c. Instant downloads of all 1296 litchart pdfs including the screwtape letters. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his apprentice. Older adults may remember him for the screwtape letters, in which screwtape, an experienced devil, explains to wormwood, his nephew and a novice tempter, how.
Lewis legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all christians at all times. Max mclean is the founder and artistic director of fellowship for performing arts, a new york citybased producer of live theater from a christian worldview. Radio theatre is more than storytelling order your adventure unleash your imagination focus on the family radio theatre is more than storytelling and much more than a mere audiobook. Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does. His strong religious background influenced such books as the problem of pain and the screwtape letters. The screwtape letters is a satirical christian apologetics novel written in epistolary style by c. Screwtape letters c s lewis john cleese audiobook youtube. Like provided that any of those neighbours sing out of tune or have boots that squeak, or double chins, or odd clothes, the patient will quite easily believe that their religion must therefore be somehow. The screwtape letters is a series of letters written by screwtape, a senior demon, to his nephew and a neophyte tempter, wormood, about the different ways to tempt a newly converted christian they i want to balance my reading list with good, wholesome and inspiring christian books so i decided to try the works of lewis and look for an ebook. A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life from the vantage point of screwtape, a senior tempter in the service of our father below. In chapter twentysix of the screwtape letters, uncle screwtape tells the young tempter, wormwood, about how the male and female perspectives of unselfishness can be manipulated to create division. Screwtape will try to explain the finer points of sexuality to wormwoodpoints that wormwood must have missed in college. Lewiss most famous work is outwardly funny as well as provocative. The screwtape letters download free kindle epub ebooks.
Christian life, apologetics, satirical, temptation and resistance, biblical insight. The screwtape letters and the sins of the flesh lecture six. The screwtape letters dramatized audio book youtube. Selected videos from our a companion to the screwtape letters collection. I had seen that this audio dramatization was supposed to be good, so i bought it and listened to the entire thing on a long car ride. Lewis the screwtape letters popular christian videos.
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. Lewiss masterpiece is one of the most engaging accounts of temptationand triumph over itever written. Support epubbooks by making a small paypal donation purchase. Lewis classic novel the screwtape letters narrated by john cleese. At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, c. The message of the screwtape letters the screwtape letters is a very important book for our times. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. Screwtape presides over a highly organized, hightech hell, and he trains wormwood to lead christians away from gods path gradually through mundane temptations, rather than sudden sins. Oct 17, 20 the screwtape letters, though, remains one of his most popular works. Lewis, first published in book form in february 1942. Mclean conceived, adapted, produced and starred in the screwtape letters, a play based on the book by oxford and cambridge scholar, author and fantasy writer c. The screwtape letters narrated by john cleese youtube.
Harperone reading and discussion guide for the screwtape letters for more reading and discussion guides like this one, visit 1 the screwtape letters by c. Oct 01, 2009 as for the dramatization, andy serkis gollum from lord of the rings is just perfect as screwtape. In this audio dramatization, original music and a full cast bring the correspondence of the worldly wise demon screwtape and his nephew wormwood to life. The screwtape letters is not a book that lends itself to dramatization. The screwtape letters is the most engaging and humorous account of temptation and triumph over it ever written.
Lewis provides a series of lessons in the importance of taking a deliberate role in christian faith by portraying a typical human life, with all its temptations and. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic, starring andy serkis who. In this audio dramatization, original music and a full cast bring the correspondence of the worldly wise demon screwtape and his nephew. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic radio. Lewis 18981963 might be best known as the creator of the narnia books, which supplement their collections of harry potter and lord of the rings volumes. Lesson plans, unit studies, teacher resource curriculum, and hands on ideas. Lewis has given us a remarkable gifta masterpiece of insight into temptation and the spiritual dimension of the world.
Its a cast of internationally acclaimed actors, performing awardwinning audio dramas that are produced and mixed in dynamic cinemaquality sound design. Jan 01, 2006 a timeless classic on hells latest novelties and heavens unanswerable answer a masterpiece of satire, this classic work 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. Includes 10 new songs inspired by the classic book, four behindthe. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his.
Awesome audio rendition of the spiritual classic, the screwtape letters. Continuously in print since lewis published it in 1942, the novel has been adapted into plays, made into a comic book. Chapter 1 of the screwtape letters by cs lewis, done as part of the university project. Aug 21, 2012 a masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life from the vantage point of screwtape, a highly placed assistant to our father below. There is no action or even dialogue, just the letters from uncle screwtape to his nephew, wormwood, on how to successfully tempt a human being until he ends up safely in the kingdom of, screwtape says, our father below. Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family. The screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family.
By means of an imaginary correspondence between a senior tempter, screwtape, and a junior devil, wormwood, c. In our secularized and materialistic society, even christians have little awareness of the spiritual side of reality. Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family radio. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Surely you know that if a man cant be cured of churchgoing, the next best thing is to send him all over the neig. Radio theatre is the bridge between film and audiobooks in the format of a dramatised, purely acoustic performance. One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, mere christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. Of course, the reference point is the screwtape letters and lewis perspective on the world. All our ebooks are free to download, but first you must sign in or create an account. Even though wormwood studied under slubgob, screwtape insists that he must have learned at least a little bit about how to inspire sexual temptation in humans. Purchase this audio book at screwtapelettersdramatized audiobook. The style and unique dark humor of the screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatization, as is the original setting of london during world war ii.
A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life from the vantage point of screwtape, a highly placed assistant to our father below. The screwtape letters comes to life franciscan media. In a series of letters, the infernal senior devil screwtape instructs his nephew and future successor wormwood in the arts of temptation. The fact that my teen boys were reading it this week for their english class made it the perfect time for me to finally cross it off my todo list. Screwtape letters c s lewis john cleese audiobook by christian material.