C. S. Lewis and the Art of Writing

Published in 2016 by Wipf and Stock, this work by Corey Latta emerged from a growing academic interest in C. S. Lewis not merely as a theologian or novelist, but as a deliberate practitioner of the craft of writing. Latta, an associate professor of humanities, drew upon his doctoral research to analyze how Lewis utilized literary tradition, rhetorical strategy, and personal philosophy to communicate his ideas to a broad, modern audience.

The book explores the intersection of Lewis’s academic background at Oxford and his creative output, specifically focusing on how he bridged the gap between scholarly rigor and popular accessibility. By examining the structural and stylistic choices in Lewis's essays and fiction, Latta provides a guide for writers seeking to emulate Lewis’s clarity and moral resonance. It has been received within academic and literary circles as a useful pedagogical tool for understanding the mechanics behind Lewis's enduring prose.