The Screwtape Letters

By: C. S. Lewis

Narrated by: Ralph Cosham

Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

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". At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old Devil to his nephew, Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man.

The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation, and triumph over it, ever written.

(P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

Audie Award Finalist, Inspirational/Spiritual, 2007

Known for The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis wrote the wittiest defense of Christianity ever. Humorist John Cleese won AudioFile Earphones for his 1999 enactment of the correspondence between two devils plotting the damnation of one man's soul. Ralph Cosham is a slightly less demented fiend, but the text itself remains hilarious.... Cosham's organ-like voice also lends resonance.... This is, therefore, the best audio ever spoken of the funniest defense of Christianity ever written." (AudioFile magazine)

"Lewis' satire is a Christian classic....[his] take on human nature is as on-target as it was when the letters were first published in 1941." (Library Journal)

Ear Catching

This was a welcome distraction on a long drive of chaotic familiarity. The characters' voices developed faces and postures, while the storyline captured your imagine with realisms.

Great on a winter's night favorite chair, as well as a subway going downtown.

Love It!

You can never go wrong with a C.S. Lewis Classic.

a classic for a reason

enjoyable book. thought provoking and insightful. i would say a must read for all Christmas

C. S. Lewis was Amazing

This is a book that everyone should listen to, but of course, it’s just my humble opinion.

So much to learn from this book, and so many thoughts running through my mind after listening.

I read the book many many years ago, but it was wonderful to hear the book narrated.

Will listen again for sure.

You'll need this for the battle

I can honestly say that this book has changed my whole outlook on life. I see my spirituality and the battle we fight as Christians completely different now.

Eye Opening

As a public school teacher and a Doctoral Fellow in Education, I feel everyone should read or listen to this wonderful glimpse into our current reality.

Understand how the Devil works

CS Lewis outlines how individuals and our society are being destroyed. The best way to combat it is to understand how we are being attacked.

Great Book

Very interesting concept written as only C.S. Lewis could imagine it. I would certainly recommend it.

A different twist on the way we see things.

Where does The Screwtape Letters rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Its a classic and ranks top 20 must listens. No matter how much you hear it you can always go back and listen to it again and again it is addicting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Screwtape Letters?

I really liked the part were Screwtape gets angry and then has to come back on the next letter and excuse himself for losing his temper and try to weasel out of saying to much.

Have you listened to any of Ralph Cosham’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listen to others.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The truth about the lie all around you.

Timeless Truth

Looking forward to listening to it again. Narration was perfect match to the writing style.