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The Four Loves Study Guide

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by C. S. Lewis
About 42 pages (12,732 words)
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The Four Loves Study Guide consists of approx. 42 pages of summaries and analysis on The Four Loves by C. S. Lewis. Browse the literature study guide below:

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C.S. Lewis begins the book by talking about how he came to want to write about love, how he began to organize the thoughts in his mind, and the problems he encountered. Lewis says there are different types of love. Though it's not a new concept, Lewis divides love first into two categories: "gift love" and "need love." Lewis uses the example of a man who works, saves, and plans for his family's future, even though he "won't be around to enjoy the fruits of his labor", to explain gift love. (read more)
      Introduction
      Likings and Loves for the Sub-Human: Pages 10-19
      Likings and Loves for the Sub-Human: Pages 20-30
      Affection: Pages 31-44
      Affection: Pages 45-56
      Friendship: Pages 57-72
      Friendship: Pages 72-90
      Eros
      Charity

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