Selected Literary Essays (Canto Classics)

by C.S. Lewis

First published 1969

Esteemed thinker C.S. Lewis guides readers on a journey through the literary canon, from Chaucer to Kipling. With his trademark forthrightness and discreet wit, Lewis illuminates the nuances of classics both beloved and obscure. From the "literary impact of the authorized version" to the intersections of psychoanalysis and literary criticism, these incisive essays showcase Lewis's distinctive intellectual voice and unparalleled insight into the written word.

Genres: literature, essays, literary-criticism, non-fiction, criticism, academic

Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking

Tropes: academic, intellectual-discourse

352 pages · Paperback · Cambridge University Press

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