Spirits in Bondage by C.S. Lewis

The novel explores the spiritual crisis of a young man who has abandoned his Christian faith and is struggling to find meaning in a post-Christian world. He grapples with existential questions about morality, free will, and the nature of God. The narrative is presented as a series of philosophical debates between the protagonist and various characters, including a woman who represents a more traditional Christian perspective.

By C.S. Lewis · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Philosophical · 41 chapters

Contents

• Prologue
• Satan Speaks
• French Nocturne
• The Satyr
• Victory
• Irish Nocturne
• Spooks
• Apology
• Ode for New Year's Day
• Night
• To Sleep
• In Prison
• De Profundis
• Satan Speaks
• The Witch
• Dungeon Grates
• The Philosopher
• The Ocean Strand
• Noon
• Milton Read Again
• Sonnet
• The Autumn Morning
• L'Apprenti Sorcier
• Alexandrines
• In Praise of Solid People
• Song of the Pilgrims
• Song
• The Ass
• Ballade Mystique
• Night
• Oxford
• Hymn (for Boy's Voices)
• "our Daily Bread"
• How he Saw Angus the God
• The Roads
• Hesperus
• The Star Bath
• Tu Ne Quesieris
• Lullaby
• World's Desire
• Death in Battle

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