b 1945  C S Lewis

Quote

"Son,' he said, 'ye cannot in your present state understand eternity… That is what mortals misunderstand. They say of some temporal suffering, 'No future bliss can make up for it,' not knowing that Heaven, once attained, will work backwards and turn even that agony into a glory."

Note

In C.S. Lewis's "The Great Divorce," a variety of characters populate the ethereal landscape of the afterlife, each representing different aspects of the human condition. Among them are the protagonist, who embarks on a journey from a dismal town to the outskirts of heaven, encountering figures such as the morally conflicted and the spiritually tormented. Notable characters include the Ghosts, souls from the grey town struggling with their own sins and attachments, and the Spirits, radiant beings from heaven offering guidance and redemption. Through their interactions and journeys, these characters explore themes of repentance, pride, humility, and the transformative power of divine love, inviting readers to contemplate the eternal choices that shape their destinies.

Description

 First  edition, yellow cloth cover with red label and black lettering, original dust jacket, slight tears at top of dust jacket on front, intact, book in very good condition