The Screwtape Letters
by C. S. Lewis
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Mass Market Paperback Reissue edition (February 1988)
Mentor Books; ASIN: 0451628217
Avg. Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars ; Number of Reviews: 9

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The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature , 04/01/95
Epistolary novel by C.S. Lewis, published serially in 1941 in Guardian, a weekly religious newspaper. The episodes were collected in book form in 1942 and revised as The Screwtape Letters and Screwtape Proposes a Toast in 1961. Written in defense of Christian faith, this popular satire consists of a series of 31 letters in which Screwtape, an experienced devil, instructs his young charge, Wormwood, in the art of temptation. Confounded by church doctrines and a faithful Christian woman, their efforts are defeated when their subject--a World War II pilot--dies in a bombing raid with his soul at peace. Through his satiric use of the demonic narrative persona, Lewis examines the opposing sides in the battle between good and evil. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title.

Synopsis
A treasury of wisdom penned to young Tempter Wormword by his worldly wise old devil of an uncle, Screwtape, The Screwtape Letters is a classic treatise on a human nature that is as old as the world. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Synopsis
A treasury of wisdom penned to young Tempter Wormword by his worldly wise old devil of an uncle, Screwtape, The Screwtape Letters is a classic treatise on a human nature that is as old as the world. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars Number of Reviews: 9

Tony.Scheinman@Juno.com from United States of America , 04/14/98, 5 out of 5 stars
MONTY PYTHON's John Cleese has gone to the Devil!
I admit to having bought this cassette originally only on the strength of John Cleese's reading these letters fron a Senior Devil to his less-than-successful nephew, but once I started listening I didn't want to stop! C.S. Lewis (the celebrated author of the NARNIA series) wrote a searing and scathing work, but it's taken John Cleese's inimitable vocal genuis to bring these letters to life! His marvelous vocal nuances keep a grin on the listener's face throughout the whole four cassette sides, and the letter in which Screwtape actually loses both his temper with his nephew and his self-control is a work of genuis on the part of Mr. Cleese! It doesn't matter what religion you are; these cassettes will make any denomination laugh the Devil to scorn! --This text refers to the audio cassettes edition of this title.

A reader from usa , 03/25/98, 5 out of 5 stars
Screwtape is powerful and gripping stuff!
As the elder demon reveals how to draw a mortal away from God I found myself in his words! I could understand and was convicted by my own temptations and then knew from whence they came. I will come back to these letters again and again and again and aga............... --This text refers to the audio cassettes edition of this title.

kex86@hotmail.com from Lemoore, CA , 03/19/98, 5 out of 5 stars
Fun to read
Interestingly enough, this is one of Lewis's more popular books, yet it was the only one he did not enjoy composing. Constantly making wrong look right, good look bad, and turning things "upside down" eventually grew wearisome for the author. Fortunately, none of that weariness shows through in this penetrating and often humorous look at human nature. Short chapters (letters) make this book easy to read, too. There is a timeless quality about the subjects Screwtape raises in the letters to his nephew, Wormwood, that will keep this book "contemporary" for ages. --This text refers to the mass market edition of this title.

jasontromm@geocities.com from Winston-Salem, NC , 02/24/98, 5 out of 5 stars
Read the Screwtape Letters again and again

I was introduced to the Screwtape Letters when I was a child. I always liked reading C. S. Lewis books. I devoured the Chronicles of Narnia in less than a month. After that I started looking for any books I could find by Lewis. That's how I found the Screwtape Letters.

This book contains what are supposed to be "demonic communications." A series of letters written by a greater demon, Screwtape, to his underling, Wormwood. Lewis doesn't tell us how he came into possession of these letters.

Apparently, Wormwood is assigned to torment a human; which they call a "patient." Screwtape gives him pointers on how to turn this human away from the cause of Christ. It's a very weighty book for a ten-year-old to read, but I have come back to the book again as an adult.

The screwtape letters is a good read, I am enjoying reading it a second time. It reminds us that there really are fallen angels out there who don't want us to work for the cause of Christ. --This text refers to the mass market edition of this title.

b073787c@bc.seflin.org from Paul Solomon, Fort Lauderdale, Florida U.S.A. , 11/08/97, 5 out of 5 stars
An enlightening journey through the forces of darkness.
The Screwtape Letters: The Screwtape Letters is a series of fictional letters of correspondence between elder demon Screwtape and Junior demon, Wormwood. The purpose of this correspondence is to tutor young Wormwood in the art of corrupting and leading astray humanity from God. Like a fly on the wall, the reader feels like an uninvited guest, privy to 'Top Secret' information of the highest order, or perhaps, 'lowest order', considering the parties involved. . More than just an entertaining picture of the netherealm, this book actually provides usefull insights into the way we humans live our lives. Often oblivious of the forces that surround us, a sometimes disturbing view is painted of the quiet, yet active influences that shape our destinies. As you journey throught the world of demonic personalities you start to see present reality expand beyond its visible, known boundaries. You may at times find yourself laugh at the inept, yet diabolical maneuvers that are hatched in the dark abode of Screwtape and Wormwood. In conclusion, 'The Screwtape Letters' is a tasty read that can truly be called "Soul" food! Paul Solomon b073787c@bc.seflin.org --This text refers to the mass market edition of this title.

Ric Johnson (ric@techie.com) , 07/10/97, 5 out of 5 stars
Screwtape Comes to Life Under Cleese's Power
C.S. Lewis has done a magnificent job of giving us the devil's perspective on temptation. By this method, we understand better the nature of our own temptation.

While The Screwtape Letters are a pleasure to read, Screwtape himself comes to life in this recording by John Cleese (of Monty Python).

Hilarious, moving and never boring, this is without execption the BEST recorded book performance I've ever heard. Even if you have no desire to experience Lewis' text, Cleese's performance alone is worth the price.

Your Nephew,
Wormwood --This text refers to the audio cassettes edition of this title.

Burdette.Lamar@East.Sun.Com , 09/17/96, 4 out of 5 stars

My Dear Wormwood,

So your patient's discovered the Internet! Since you seem to have forgotten all that I've taught you -- and all that you may have learned under old Slubgob at the Tempters' Training College -- I'll be in part repeating myself as I try to guide you here.

First, you needn't be overly enthusiastic, as the 'net' is nothing more or less than a tool you can use, and I hope will use, in your continuing subversion of his soul. True, there are vast possibilities for creating boredom, and even a good amount of ill-will; but there are potentially offsetting dangers.

Encourage merely 'surfing' the Web, as opposed to using it as a way to find specific information. And as in physical surfing, make sure the patient does no more than skim the surface of things. He must form snap judgments about what is 'cool' and what's not, and act immediately to abandon the uncool. One quick look at a page, and -- to use the contemporary vulgarism -- he's outta there. (Be sure he realizes that he can abandon a page that hasn't even completely loaded!)

At the same time, he must grip the continuing hope that the next page he visits will be consummately interesting. When he gets there, of course, make sure his approach is critical past any possibility of interest in the page. Dilettantism, that's the ticket! He must view himself as an astute -- and invariably scathing -- judge of absolutely everything, and therefore take real interest and enjoyment in precisely nothing.

By way of keeping him from becoming thoughtful about any page he encounters, avoid revisiting pages. The browser can be helpful in this regard, since it identifies links to already-visited pages. Establish the 'been there, done that' attitude; make sure he thinks that nothing is worth a second look.

As for the news groups, the possibilities are obvious. He must resent everyone who knows more than he does, and flame everyone who knows less. When formulating postings, he must say things with the express purpose of offending, and yet believe he has a grievance when offense is taken. But more of this in my next letter.

Your affectionate uncle,

Screwtape

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

dave@utb.edu , 08/06/96, 5 out of 5 stars
Be warned!
My dearest Wormwood,

You must do all you can to dissuade your patient from perusing this tome. It is full of mockery and contempt for our father below. You know that C.S. Lewis has established himself as a powerful writer for our Enemy. This book has proved especially damaging to the efforts of even the best fiends. The abominable writer's style is witty, but so poignant that your patient is sure to acquire far too many truths and insights into our meddlings.

I beseech you, Wormwood, work quickly. This drivel is so enjoyable and easy to read that if you neglect your charge for only a short time, your battle is lost. Convince him his money would be better spent on a new paperweight.

Your affectionate yet troubled uncle,
Screwtape --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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