“We have discovered that the scheme of 'outlawing war' has made war more like an outlaw without making it less frequent and that to banish the knight does not alleviate the suffering of the peasant.”
Quote by C. S. Lewis
Work
The Oxford History of English Literature
This book is a detailed and authoritative examination of the development of English literature, covering a wide range of authors, genres, and periods. It includes analyses of major works and movements, and provides insights into the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped the literature. more
Author
C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis was a British novelist, academic, and Christian theologian. He is renowned for his fictional works, particularly The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of fantasy novels that have become a beloved classic of children's literature. Lewis also penned adult fiction, including the science fiction trilogy Out of the Silent Planet and the space trilogy. His non-fiction works, such as Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain, have had a significant impact on Christian thought and spirituality. more
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