Well, here I am, trying to type up a reply for the writing challenge. To begin with, a small summary: The challenge is hosted by Lerowen from Eat...Sleep...Write. A specific subject is to be explored each day (for 15 days) and more information is to be found if you click the link. O.< Well, since I am beginning this today, I shall do the first two questions and this post is dedicated to the first post.Day Two - Your favorite male author.
For the second day, the question was about my favorite male author. How does one reply? Some authors have a beautiful writing style, while others have brilliant stories. Some authors may have strong characters while others have strong descriptions of the visible. Some of them are downright depressing but good, while others are hilarious but not captivating. However, I am just allowed to mention one man.
Who will that man be? Well, he’s maybe the author I’ve followed for as long as I can remember. I don’t remember when I realized how brilliant he was, but it must have been a long time ago. Some days ago, I found an old notebook. It was filled with my notes, page up and page down with proper writing and analyze; all about the author. His books have been a comfort to me more often than what a book shall comfort a person. They've been my safe place for years, but I don't believe anybody can understand it because nobody wants to be there.
His works are funny and yet, more thoughtful than what they eye can see. The wit plays an important role, but it’s used for a purpose. His pen is sharper than the sword, and the descriptions are enough to make their marks not only in a book, but in generations. It’s enjoyable to read his works, and I believe both adults and children will agree. However, he also brings in Christian theology in a way that allows us to understand and wonder.
Never have I adored and author as much as this one, but it’s for a reason. One day, if it will be possible, I wish to grasp a little of his talent. He may be dead, but he’s fully alive on my bookshelf. Why?
Because he is C.S. Lewis.
Exactly. I love the way you wrote this, Marthe (I keep going to type "Marta" - I blame it on White Sail's). Lewis really is, or was, or whatever, a great writer. His style is so familiar and yet frequently profound. I don't know that I have a favorite author, but if I do, I think Lewis may just be it.
SvarSlettHeh, thanks Abigail! There is something about his writing which is so hard to explain because he's good. It's like... The two sides of a coin in one person.
SvarSlett*eyes White Sail's* I've lost count of how many persons that's called me Martha. I'm giving up correcting them because there's just no use.
You said it, Marthe. I don't know if anyone could have said it better. Lewis was one amazing writer.
SvarSlett(I also sympathize in the name problem, people often get my name wrong too. They have before and they will again.)
"... and the descriptions are enough to make their marks not only in a book, but in generations."
SvarSlettOh, yes. I fully agree with you there, and I think you've summed up C.S. Lewis most wonderfully. He truly was an amazing man.
While I was driving home today, I listened to "Do You Hear the People Sing?" with the volume cranked up loud as I possibly could stand in our small car. And I sang along. "Is that... Is that girl singing?" And I thought of you. ^.^
One of the annoyingly wonderful things about Lewis is that he writes so well itls almost impossible to paraphrase him. You often have to quote him directly or you might as well not quote him at all.
SvarSlettOn the name thing, there are 3 ways of spelling mine, so that can get annoying.
Ajjie >'.'<