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Surprised by Laughter: The Comic World of C.S. Lewis
Surprised by Laughter: The Comic World of C.S. Lewis
Surprised by Laughter: The Comic World of C.S. Lewis
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An examination of the British author’s use of levity and wit in his writing reveals the uses of joy and humor in Christianity.

For C. S. Lewis, merriment was serious business, and like no book before it, Surprised by Laughter explains why. Author Terry Lindvall takes readers on a highly amusing and deeply meaningful journey through the life and letters of one of the most beloved Christian thinkers and writers. As Lindvall shows, the unique magic of Lewis’s approach was his belief that explosive and infectious joy dwells deep in the heart of Christian faith. Readers can never fully understand Lewis, his life or his legacy until they learn to laugh with him.
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Release dateJan 16, 2012
ISBN9781595554796
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