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Till We Have Faces

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Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis is a reimagining of the myth of Cupid and Psyche, told from the perspective of Psyche's sister, Orual. Set in a world of mythology and ancient rituals, the novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and the search for truth. Orual's journey is one of self-discovery and grappling with the divine, alongside her relationships with her sister and the gods.
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If you're intrigued by mythological retellings with a deep philosophical and spiritual exploration, this book may resonate with you. It offers a rich narrative blending ancient myth with questions of faith, identity, and love, providing both a captivating story and a profound meditation on human nature and the divine.

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Till We Have Faces

Fascinated by the myth of Cupid and Psyche throughout his life, C. S. Lewis reimagines their story from the perspective of Psyche’s sister, Orual.

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Fascinated by the myth of Cupid and Psyche throughout his life, C. S. Lewis reimagines their story from the perspective of Psyche’s sister, Orual.

‘I saw well why the gods do not speak to us openly, nor let us answer . . . Why should they hear the babble that we think we mean? How can they meet us face to face till we have faces?’

Till We Have Faces is a brilliant examination of envy, betrayal, loss, blame, grief, guilt, and conversion. In this, his final – and most mature and masterful – novel, Lewis reminds us of our own fallibility and the role of a higher power in our lives.

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Till We Have Faces is acclaimed for being C. S. Lewis's most significant work, capturing readers with its blend of myth, theology, and deep philosophical questions. It is praised for transforming complex theological ideas into an engaging and thought-provoking narrative. Reviewers have noted Lewis's talent for making theological quests both attractive and exciting, with many finding comfort and intellectual stimulation in his writing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008391447

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a fellow and tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classic, The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.

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