Religion & Spirituality· United Kingdom
The world's last night, and other essays
by C. S. LewisAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Library Journal
Published 1959English
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Published in 1959, The world's last night, and other essays established C. S. Lewis as one of the defining voices in religion & spirituality. A significant work on religion and spirituality, The world's last night, and other essays by C. S. Lewis (1959) grapples with timeless questions of belief and transcendence.
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🕊️ Religion & Spirituality
Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.
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First published in 1959, C. S. Lewis's The world's last night, and other essays is a work of religion & spirituality that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes The world's last night, and other essays is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
The world's last night, and other essays reflects C. S. Lewis's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Library Journal
notable · national
195930
C.S. Lewis is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of fantasy.
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