Nov 26, 2012 i could never get into the book but then i happened upon the audible version and loved it. Continuously in print since lewis published it in 1942, the novel has been adapted into plays, made into a comic book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. In 2010, serkis was cast as william hare, with simon pegg as burke, in the john landis black comedy film burke and hare based on the burke and hare murders in scotland in 1828. The screwtape letters is constructed as a collection of letters from one devil to another, concerning the corruption of a human soul. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of devils all in a single breath when he offers a little advice to his nephew, wormwood, regarding the temptation, persecution, and ultimate destruction of the human soul. I read screwtape letters a while back and loved it. This is the best audio screwtape, a masterpiece any additional comments. However, this dramatization helped me understand satans wiles better than the book did.
Andy serkis once recorded a radio adaptationdramatic reading of screwtape letters. If the name andy serkis doesnt ring a bell, he was the voice of gollum in the lord of the rings movies. Screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis. Lewis, first published in book form in february 1942. Screwtape letters and spiritual warfare word cravings. The screwtape letters really did make me think, and even putting aside the christian doctrine, there is still a great deal said about basic morality and decency that applies to all humans, regardless of belief. Apr 27, 2016 i believe the book was brilliantly written by the leading of the holy spirit as the truths it teaches are timeless, one might think it was written for this very day and age, though it was penned long ago. The screwtape letters audiobook cd central rappahannock. The style and unique dark humor of the screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatization, as is the original setting of london during world war ii. Includes 10 new songs inspired by the classic book, four behindthescenes video documentary featurettes and a 5. Oct 15, 2019 actor andy serkis has a reputation for bringing to life many devilish characters.
The screwtape letters is the absolute best book i have ever read. From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres amazing grace and the chronicles of narnia. The screwtape letters audiobook on cd 9780060093662 by c. The screwtape letters audiobook cd snoisle libraries. Not everything that screwtape says should be assumed to be true even from his own angle. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it first published in february 1942, the story takes the form of a series of. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of devils all in a s. In addition to a drama of the book, you get 10 original inspiredby songs.
Buy screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged by c s lewis in cd format at koorong 9781589973244. The book is definitely worth reading or listening to. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength audio. The screwtape letters audio which the devil does not want you to. Ive never read the book, but this was slightly difficult. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound. I think a mature high school student could profit from it, yet as a 50something man, i pick it up from time to time to read a letter or two in it. The screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c. If you are human, because i appreciate you might not be and i have no problem with that, the screwtape letters is worth reading. From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres. A timeless classic on hells latest novelties and heavens unanswerable answer a masterpiece of satire, this classic work has.
This is a really good book to try in audio book format. I would actually encourage you to get both the book and the radio drama. He is most famous for gollum in lord of the rings and. The narrator provided just what was needed to hold my attention. Screwtape on pleasure and distraction a pilgrim in narnia. Readers are advised to remember that the devil is a liar. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the screwtape letters, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. He is most famous for gollum in lord of the rings and the hobbit, but also portrayed supreme leader snoke in the last jedi. He asks wormwood what type of man the patient is with the end goal. The model takes into account factors including the age of a rating, whether. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the screwtape letters and what it means. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic by paul mccusker, c.
Just in case you are unfamiliar with the book itself, it is a humorous and evil. He paints with words as an artist paints with pictures and a musician with notes and rhythms. In his enduringly popular masterpiece the screwtape letters, c. The screwtape letters study guide literature guide litcharts. Lewis is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of screwtape, a highly placed assistant to our father below. Lewis is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of. Oct 16, 2009 spellbound alfred hitchcock one hour audio dramaclassic radio theater remastered audio duration.
Written in the form of letters, the screwtape letters by c. I love andy serkis gollum of the lord of the rings as screwtape. Focus on the family did a radio drama of it with andy serkis gollum from lotr doing the voice of screwtape. I recommend you read a letter at a time, this will give you time to understand what you read. However, this dramatization helped me understand satans wiles. While still being the best book i have ever read, it is also one of the strangest. The screwtape letters by cs lewis read by andy serkis. In it he plays a senior demon screwtape, writing to his nephew demon wormwood.
I think it is more a function of reading ability than age, as it is a bit dense in print. Serkis played ulysses klaue in marvel studios avengers. I would agree with that and im glad they placed that age recommendation on the back. Andy serkis does an excellent job in dramatizing the book. I heard a clip from it where he really chews the scenery as screwtape loses it at the end of the book as he looks forward. Lewis is an amusing and insightful correspondence between a senior devil, screwtape, and his obstreperous and incompetent nephew, wormwood, a young fiend. In 2009, serkis voiced the role of the demon screwtape in focus on the familys radio theatre audio adaptation of c. Lewis provides a series of lessons in the importance of taking a deliberate role in christian faith by portraying a typical human life, with all its temptations and. The screwtape letters really did make me think, and even putting aside the christian doctrine, there is still a great deal said about basic morality and decency that applies to all humans.
The screwtape letters is a satirical christian apologetics novel written in epistolary style by c. The screwtape letters, though, remains one of his most popular works. Screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged by c. Simply by writing about christian themes from the perspective of a devil, lewis intentionally alludes to john miltons 1667 epic poem paradise lost, often regarded as one of the greatest works in the english language. Ive got the wonderful no longer available john cleese recording of the screwtape letters, as well as the ralph cosham. Simply by writing about christian themes from the perspective of a devil. Screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged.
The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his apprentice. Ive got the wonderful no longer available john cleese recording of the screwtape letters, as well as the ralph cosham version, also very good. Andrew clement serkis born 20 april 1964 is an english actor and film director. Sep 09, 2011 the screwtape letters is a satirical christian apologetics novel written in epistolary style by c.
Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength audio drama. Johnny carson interview drew barrymore age 7 duration. Lewis is an amusing and insightful correspondence between a senior devil, screwtape, and his obstreperous and incompetent nephew. The story is carried by the worldlywise senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his nephew wormwood, apprentice demon, in charge of securing damnation of an ordinary young man.
All of the letters are from screwtape to wormwood, and the subject of the. Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and. The screwtape letters were a little harder to read, but i managed to get through the book. To purchase the screwtape letters audio cd at, visit. The screwtape letters is the most engaging and humorous account of temptation and triumph over it ever written. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic radio theatre by paul mccusker, dave arnold, c. Focus on the familys radio theatre has done an amazing job with c. Andy serkis who played gollum in the lord of the rings films, is the voice of screwtape, and his performance is both amazing and chilling. A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of screwtape, a highly placed assistant to our father below.
The screwtape letters fellowship for the performing arts. Actor andy serkis has a reputation for bringing to life many devilish characters. Screwtape letters audio drama behind the scenes youtube. Oct 17, 20 the screwtape letters, though, remains one of his most popular works. Jan 01, 2006 listen to screwtape letters audiobook by c. The screwtape letters is a series of letters written by screwtape, a senior demon, to his nephew and a neophyte tempter, wormood, about the different ways to tempt a newly converted christian they i want to balance my reading list with good, wholesome and inspiring christian books so i decided to try the works of lewis and look for an e book. A few years ago he took on an amazing audio drama based on c. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 01, 2009 the style and unique dark humor of the screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatization, as is the original setting of london during world war ii. With spiritual insight and wry wit, lewis suggests that demons, laboring in a vast enterprise, have horribly recognizable human attributes. Your current ticket and seat assignment will be held for that event. I read it to create comprehensionessay questions to challenge her thinking. Lewis the screwtape letters originally scheduled for sunday, march 15, 2020, has been rescheduled for saturday, july 18, 2020, at 4 pm.
In this audio dramatization, original music and a full cast bring the correspondence of. The screwtape letters is a series of letters written by screwtape, a senior demon, to his nephew and a neophyte tempter, wormood, about the different ways to tempt a newly converted christian they i want. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it. I also know, by reading the annotated version, some time after lewis finished writing it, he was asked to write more screwtape letters. Another bonus feature included in this audiobook is a makingof dvd which i. Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family radio. Buy screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family radio theatre comdvd by focus on the family isbn. We were so impressed by the actors, and we were amazed how such a simple stage could turn out the be the perfect setting for bringing the book to life. The screwtape letters by cs lewis, first edition abebooks. Screwtape is a great book that will cause you to think. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in. I believe the book was brilliantly written by the leading of the holy spirit as the truths it teaches are timeless, one might think it was written for this very day and age, though it was penned.