i didn’t know it was originally given as a series of radio talks during the height of ww2.
a lot of his stuff is compiled essays from hard times. he and Tolkien were the real deal having lived through war and depression
The Screwtape Letters is a must read too.
i think that was my second read after mere, so funny but so insightful it really made me think again about daily interactions I got obsessed with his writings for a bit... https://m.primal.net/MmXR.jpg
That collection. I’m diving into The Space Trilogy in the new year. It’s been on the list for a while. https://image.nostr.build/36e4b5be9a9c77f777b43d92684eb4b68ce8c120d032cd32be537a3e96745f83.gif
there's a few odd recordings out there of the two 😁 https://youtu.be/1JF_COdf5Zg https://youtu.be/JHxs3gdtV8A