C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis is a British author who is renowned for his literary works in both fiction and non-fiction genres. He successfully combined his religious and academic knowledge while showing off his vast imagination and whimsical writing style. His works are praised for their use of satire, believe in the power of love, and an overall moralistic tone. In total, C. S. Lewis published over 30 books, several essays, and other pieces of literature which continues to have a lasting impact.

Clive Staples Lewis was born on November 29th, 1898 in Belfast, Ireland. During his childhood, his family moved around a bit but C. S. Lewis’s hometown was Oxford, England. After completing his prestigious college education at Malvern College and University College in Oxford, he eventually achieved master’s degrees in philosophy and English.

By the start of World War II, C. S. Lewis was already a distinguished professor of literature, so he put his writing career on hold and served his country as a volunteer first-aider. As the war drew to a close, he returned to his literary career and published The Screwtape Letters. This book which was written as letters from a senior level demon to his junior level colleague became an instant success.

Lewis's most famous works include The Chronicles of Narnia book series, published between 1955 and 1956. Combining his academic knowledge and Christian faith, The Chronicles of Narnia tells the journey of four siblings as they explore the fantasy world of Narnia. Other major works from Lewis include the novels Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength, as well as the non-fiction works The Problem of Pain and Miracles.

Along with writing, C. S. Lewis was also well-known for his broadcast radio talks which aired during World War II. His talks had a particularly religious focus and he became a renowned public speaker during this time. After the war, Lewis continued to give speeches and talks until his death on November 22nd, 1963. Continuing in the same spirit of his talks, many of his posthumously published works were drawn from his lectures and papers, including A Grief Observed, Puritanism and Modern Thought, and The Dark Tower, among others.

C. S. Lewis has been able to positively influence generations of readers with his books and lectures. His works continue to be read and loved, and his legacy is one of inspiration and enlightenment. From golden children exploring the Narnian kingdom to the deeper exploration of faith and humanity within his non-fiction works, the story of CS Lewis is one of a lifetime of being inspired by the written word.