Die vier Arten der Liebe

A classic from 1960 that explores the nature of love from a Christian and philosophical perspective. God is love in person. Against this backdrop, Lewis dissects what we call love and reveals a surprising variety. For behind the phenomenon of love lie more secrets than we initially suspect. Love is not just Eros, the sexual love. No, friendship and affection are equally part of it, as well as Agape – the divine, unconditional love. What exactly this entails is explained in this impressive long-seller, which readers have appreciated for decades for its coherent arguments, vivid comparisons, and practical guidance for everyday life.

We all think we know what love is. But who can claim to have systematically thought about it? By distilling this vast and significant word into four concepts and describing them in detail, Lewis has been able to help many people who have found themselves pondering love. "The Four Loves" – a book about the entire spectrum of what the word "love" means.