Beyond Narnia: The Real Life Of C.S. Lewis | The Secret Lives and Loves of C.S. Lewis

CS Lewis's biographer AN Wilson goes in search of the man behind Narnia - bestselling children's author and famous Christian writer, but an under-appreciated Oxford academic and an aspiring poet who never achieved the same success in writing verse as he did prose.

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[valeriechesne]

I teach 5th grade at an urban school in Louisiana. One of our novels was LWW. I can not tell you how this novel affected my students. When a student from the hood, who doesn’t want to read, picked up LWW and become engrossed with this book.

[louisetrott]

While I was studying Old Norse literature in Oxford during the Summer of 1988, I was a member of the C S Lewis Society, and we held a meeting at The Kilns. We cycled out there one weekend afternoon, and enjoyed sitting there in the sitting room, listening to a paper presented by a guest. I think this was arranged by a member of the Society who knew the caretaker of the House. Such a privilege.

[jillybe]

He is everything to me. I'm rereading the Chronicles of Narnia again as I do almost annually since the age of eight. I'm 65.

[jeromesullivan]

Bless him and everyone that has glimpsed a bit of his genius.

[rosamundg.]

Thanks so much for posting this excellent documentary💚

[elviramcintosh]

A magnificent portrait of a remarkable man! A great production. I found it interesting how easily dismissed as a poet he is presented. He is, in fact a very good poet. Possible years ahead of what we now call poetry, with one exemption: like in his Narnia and science fiction books, his poems are backed by and packed with centuries of the wisdom he collected in his head and in his heart. It may be time to give his poetry another go. To read it as he meant it to be read. With profound understanding. Dymer would rest in better peace if we did. Thank you for sharing this wonderful insight into my favourite writer. Greetings from Australia.

[davidisrael-zzzz]

C.S. Lewis a hero of faith, had his moments. And left a legacy of love for each of us. As a Jew come to Messiah of Isaiah 53 in my best friend and savior I do so appreciate Him and His writings. amen ty for the share....best to all friends.

[maehay]

C. S. Lewis who was one of the great men of this era, who I enjoyed reading about many years back. Now that I’ve listened to this wonderful documentary I can see how he also suffered from great loss as some of us have suffered. Thank you for sharing this documentary about him. 👍

[snicks]

As an historian, a tutor and writer and a Judea-Christian, this poignant doc gutted me thoroughly and made me so bloody grateful that this man’s work was part of my upbringing. Thank u mom & dad. Os quiero tanto

[glenDora_]

You should invest in the Narnia books and read them. I think Narnia is heaven! I was about 85 or so when I bought the set at a garage sale, but before giving them to my great grandchildren I had to read them to make sure they were something I wanted them to read.I am 82 and this year I bought myself a set. Very easy to read, give them a try! 😘 Grannie Lou

[TheTanwk]

I thank God for the privilege of getting to know a little more about this almost mystical man, a most convert who became a champion of God! All glory be to God!

[wrenlittle]

How delightful so very well done and how lovely to hear Robert Hardy one of my favorite actors.

[normanbrown]

My PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN LIFE IS, SOMETIMES We Have to LOOSE ourself to FIND OUR SELF.❤

[mbill]

Grew up surrounded by books....son of a wealthy lawyer...and a loving how wonderful

[kensears]

I actually love Lewis' short poetry. Some of it is so moving I cannot read it aloud without choking up.

[yingcox]

Really enjoyed watching this, Thank you

[pmajudge]

EXCELLENT ! A.N. WILSON. GREAT STORY OF C.S. LEWIS. MANY THANKS FROM, U.K. (2023).

[scm]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I am very grateful.🌞

[NorCalGhost]

This was wonderfully presented. I hadn't intended to watch it in one sitting but was shocked to find that at midnight, it was over.

[jeanne-wn]

C.S. Lewis is one of my all-time favorite suthors. But, my love of him is not so much for his novels as his Christian writing. A highly intelligent and commonsensical approach. I read them over and over and over again.