“Thus we have now for many centuries triumphed over nature to the extent of making certain secondary characteristics of the male (such as the beard) disagreeable to nearly all the females—and there is more in that than you might suppose.”
Quote by C. S. Lewis
Work
The Screwtape Letters & Screwtape Proposes a Toast
This book is a satirical exploration of the Christian concept of spiritual warfare through the correspondence between a senior demon, Screwtape, and his nephew, Wormwood. The letters delve into the tactics of temptation and the nature of human weakness. Additionally, Screwtape Proposes a Toast provides further insights into the demon's perspective on human nature and the challenges of influencing human behavior. 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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