The Four Loves

By: C. S. Lewis

Narrated by: C.S. Lewis

A remarkable audio edition of C.S. Lewis' beloved classic—the only existing recording of Lewis reading his own work.

C.S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—explores the essence of love and how it works in our daily lives in one of his most famous works of nonfiction based on his series of radio talks from 1958.

With penetrating logic and charming wit, Lewis explores the four aspects of love: affection, the most basic form; friendship, the rarest and perhaps most insightful; Eros, passionate love; and charity, the greatest and least selfish.

Lewis exposes the pitfalls in our loves, leading us to the agape love that God has for humankind and the type of love we must develop to nurture our relationships. Throughout this compassionate and methodical study, he encourages readers to open themselves to all forms of love—the key to understanding that brings us closer to God.

• Features vintage BBC narration by C.S. Lewis
• New introduction and commentary by Charles Colson
• Discussion questions available in the audiobook companion PDF download

© and (P)1970, 1982, 1994, 2004 by The Episcopal Media Center

A precious recording

This mini-dissertation by C.S. Lewis is required listening for any person -- whether or not they subscribe to Christianity. I think many of us would have fewer broken relationships on the whole (and hearts especially), if we had been taught this info. Love is multidimensional because we are, and those with whom we live and interact and love most certainly are as well. A recipe for disaster at times? Perhaps. But definitely a key to a richer and well-loved life...

A Grwat Christian Classic

"The Four Loves" by C.S. Lewis is a thought-provoking exploration of the different types of love that exist in the world. In his signature style, Lewis combines his vast knowledge of literature, philosophy, and theology to present a compelling argument for the importance of love in our lives. He distinguishes between affection, friendship, eros, and charity, and examines each of these loves in depth, revealing their unique characteristics and potential pitfalls. The book is not only intellectually stimulating, but also deeply moving, as Lewis shares his own experiences of love and loss. "The Four Loves" is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of human relationships and the power of love to shape our lives.

Intellectually challenging

This was a great read! One that I recommend doing several times as to ensure nothing is missed. Stay focus and listen all the way through then go back and do it again with the PDF. It’s not a simple read though. You will be challenged in how you have thought of or viewed the different relationships in your lives.

The contemplative philosopher strikes again!

As I’ve discovered over reading him, Clive Staples is absolutely BRILLIANT at thinking spiritual things through (a contemplative at heart!) and then writing about those things with sublime clarity. Now, I must listen to it again!

Four loves

Heard so much about the four loves, without knowing the origin of the teaching. It was also wonderful to hear the voice of C S Lewis, a voice from time past.

All four loves of human experience have to be distilled into the ultimate love... agape, to be of any worth .