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The Four Loves by C. S. Lewis (1971, Trade Paperback, Reprint)
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"We need others physically, emotionally, intellectually; we need them if we are to know anything, even ourselves." We hear often that love is patient and kind, not envious or prideful. We hear that human love is a reflection of divine love. We hear that God is love. But how do we understand its work in our lives, its perils and rewards? Here, the incomparable C. S. Lewis examines human love in four forms: affection, the most basic, general, and emotive; friendship, the most rare, least jealous, and, in being freely chosen, perhaps the most profound; Eros, passionate love that can run counter to happinessand poses real danger; charity, the greatest, most spiritual, and least selfish. Proper love is a risk, but to bar oneself from it--to deny love--is a damning choice. Love is a need and a gift; love brings joy and laughter. We must seek to be awakened and so to find an Appreciative love through which "all things are possible." " The Four Loves deserves to become a minor classic as a modern mirror of our souls, a mirror of the virtues and failings of human loving." -- New York Times Book Review "Lewis has a keen eye, a large measure of human sympathy, wit, and a command of simple words." -- Times Literary Supplement C. S. (Clive Staples) Lewis (1898-1963), one of the great writers of the twentieth century, also continues to be one of our most influential Christian thinkers. He wrote more than thirty books, both popular and scholarly, including The Chronicles of Narnia series, The Screwtape Letters , The Four Loves , Mere Christianity , and Surprised by Joy .Product Identifiers
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-100156329301
ISBN-139780156329309
eBay Product ID (ePID)51340
Product Key Features
Publication Year1971
TopicInspirational, Christian Life / Love & Marriage
Book TitleFour Loves
LanguageEnglish
FeaturesReprint
GenreReligion
AuthorC.S. Lewis
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4in.
Item Length8in.
Item Weight4.6 Oz
Item Width5.3in.
Additional Product Features
LCCN60-010920
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsThe Four Loves summarizes four kinds of human love--affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of God. Masterful without being magisterial, this book's wise, gentle, candid reflections on the virtues and dangers of love draw on sources from Jane Austen to St. Augustine. The chapter on charity (love of God) may be the best thing Lewis ever wrote about Christianity. Consider his reflection on Augustine's teaching that one must love only God, because only God is eternal, and all earthly love will someday pass away: Who could conceivably begin to love God on such a prudential ground--because the security (so to speak) is better? Who could even include it among the grounds for loving? Would you choose a wife or a Friend--if it comes to that, would you choose a dog--in this spirit? One must be outside the world of love, of all loves, before one thus calculates. His description of Christianity here is no less forceful and opinionated than in Mere Christianity or The Problem of Pain, but it is far less anxious about its reader's response--and therefore more persuasive than any of his apologetics. When he begins to describe the nature of faith, Lewis writes: "Take it as one man's reverie, almost one man's myth. If anything in it is useful to you, use it; if anything is not, never give it a second thought.", "A rare and memorable book." -- Saturday Review "The Four Loves deserves to become a minor classic as a modern mirror of our souls, a mirror of the virtues and failings of human loving." -- New York Times Book Review "[Lewis] has never written better. Nearly every page scintillates with observations which are illuminating, provocative and original." -- Church Times "What is interesting about these chapters is the extent to which a non-believer can follow the argument and receive enlightenment ... Lewis has a keen eye, a large measure of human sympathy, wit, and a command of simple words ... By writing so well and so perceptively about 'natural' human conduct, Lewis makes the strongest case for examining his conclusions with respect. He is writing, presumably, for the unconverted as well as for Christians, and whatever the former may believe or disbelieve about God they are persuaded that he could only exist as a culmination in absolute terms of their deepest moral convictions."-- Times Literary Supplement, "A rare and memorable book." - Saturday Review "The Four Loves deserves to become a minor classic as a modern mirror of our souls, a mirror of the virtues and failings of human loving." - New York Times Book Review "[Lewis] has never written better. Nearly every page scintillates with observations which are illuminating, provocative and original." - Church Times "What is interesting about these chapters is the extent to which a non-believer can follow the argument and receive enlightenment … Lewis has a keen eye, a large measure of human sympathy, wit, and a command of simple words … By writing so well and so perceptively about 'natural' human conduct, Lewis makes the strongest case for examining his conclusions with respect. He is writing, presumably, for the unconverted as well as for Christians, and whatever the former may believe or disbelieve about God they are persuaded that he could only exist as a culmination in absolute terms of their deepest moral convictions."- Times Literary Supplement
Dewey Decimal241
Edition DescriptionReprint
Number of Pages156 Pages
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- Sep 03, 2018
C.S.LEWIS KNOWS HIS STUFF.
CS LEWIS IN A SEEMINGLY DECEPTIVELY SIMPLE STYLE ELUCIDATE S THE DIFFERENT TYPES AND LEVELS OF THE FOUR HUMAN LOVES. HE SEAMLESS LY WEAVES TOGETHER THE DIFFERENCE S INTO THE REALITY OF THE HUMANANITY AND HUMANS THAT ARE SO TRULY RECOGNIZABLE . READ IT AND WEEP FOR JOY. BECAUSE YOU WILL BEFRIEND THE AUTHOR AND ALSO LOVE HIS WRITINGS!!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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In The Four Loves, C. S. Lewis explores the four kinds of human love in one of his most famous works of nonfiction. He identifies these kinds of love as affection, the most basic form; friendship, the rarest and perhaps most insightful; eros, passionate love; and charity, the love of God.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 15, 2022
A book of it's Time
Showing CS Lewis' wide range- one more book in his Arsenal of talent! Son really was impressed by his range though did remark he found Lewis' views to be outdated.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 07, 2021
Classic goodness
You may have to look up some of his words but they are rich in meaning. I had to read it slow to savor them and learn from them. The effort is worth it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 27, 2022
It is just fine.
It is just a bit old and smelly but it is fine. Guess I didn’t expect it to be in great condition. As I said, I am fine with it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 19, 2021
More Excellence from C. S. Lewis
Anything by this offer is excellent, and this one is one of the very best!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 13, 2024
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- Oct 02, 2019
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Love the book, and it came in on time!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 28, 2016
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this is the second C. S. Lewis book I have read. Very important material.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 24, 2024
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