The Great Divorce

Cover of The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis
Author: C. S. Lewis
Publisher: Harper Collins
Year: 2009
Language: en
Edition: 1
Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780061774195
ISBN-10: 0061774197
Dimensions:
Height: 8.25 Inches
Length: 5.5 Inches
Weight: 0.57 Pounds
Width: 0.65 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 236/.2
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The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis, published by Harper Collins on March 3, 2009, is a thought-provoking exploration of the concepts of good and evil, grace and judgment. In this edition, spanning 160 pages, Lewis employs his skill in fable and allegory to present a unique narrative where the protagonist finds himself in Hell, boarding a bus bound for Heaven. This journey serves as a foundation for an extraordinary meditation on the choices between these two realms.

Readers will encounter a revolutionary idea: the gates of Hell are locked from the inside, suggesting that the choice to remain in despair lies within. The narrative invites contemplation on the nature of salvation and the implications of one’s decisions. With themes rooted in religion and spirituality, The Great Divorce engages with Christian concepts while offering a literary experience that resonates with those interested in classic allegory. This edition is presented in English and is designed to provoke deep reflection on the human condition and the eternal choices we face.


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What if anyone in Hell could take a bus trip to Heaven and stay there forever if they wanted to?

In The Great Divorce C. S. Lewis again employs his formidable talent for fable and allegory. The writer finds himself in Hell boarding a bus bound for Heaven. The amazing opportunity is that anyone who wants to stay in Heaven, can. This is the starting point for an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgment. Lewis’s revolutionary idea is the discovery that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside. In Lewis’s own words, “If we insist on keeping Hell (or even earth) we shall not see Heaven: if we accept Heaven we shall not be able to retain even the smallest and most intimate souvenirs of Hell.”

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ISBN-13: 9780061774195. ISBN-10: 0061774197.
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Language: en. Pages: 160. Edition: 1.

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