Descent into Hell
Descent into Hell
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Descent into Hell by Charles Williams
Descent Into Hell is a novel by Charles Williams, first published in 1937. On Battle Hill, just outside London, a group of townspeople are performing a new play by Peter Stanhope. This hill, however, appears to be positioned at a pivotal place in space and time, as people from the past begin to appear and the townsfolk are transported either to heaven, or to hell. Charles Walter Stansby Williams (1886 - 1945) was a British theologian, novelist, poet, playwright, and literary critic. He was also a member of the The Inklings, a literary discussion group connected to the University of Oxford, England. They were exclusively literary enthusiasts who championed the merit of narrative in fiction and concentrated on writing fantasy. He was given an scholarship to University College London, but was forced to leave in 1904 because he couldn't afford the tuition fees. Other notable works by this author include: The Greater Trumps (1932), War in Heaven (1930), and The Place of the Lion (1931). This volume is highly recommended for lovers of fantasy fiction, and it would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Charles Williams is a United States Air Force Academy graduate, a former F-4 and F-16 fighter pilot, and a retired Delta Air Lines captain. He is currently the debate coach of the Niceville High School Forensics Speech and Debate Team, and the director of the Niceville Drama Department. He has been honored to receive several awards in the speech and debate community, including being named the Florida Forensics League Coach of the Year, a Diamond Coach recognized by the National Forensics League, and was inducted into the Gator Guard by the University of Florida Blue Key Speakers Bureau. He has written two comedic plays entitled I, Xombi and 13-13-13 which have been performed on stage by members of the Niceville High School Drama Department. Charles is currently working on a new project, Nor Tolerate Among Us, a novel about the Air Force Academy and the young men and women charged with upholding and enforcing the Academy's Honor Code. Look for his sequel to In Close Proximity entitled Classic Deception: The Search for Rebecca, in 2014.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780802812209 |
| ISBN 10 | 0802812201 |
| Title | Descent into Hell |
| Author | Charles Williams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | William B Eerdmans Publishing Co |
| Year published | 1937-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 222 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |