C.S. Lewis

Author:
C.S. Lewis

Date of birth: 29-Nov-1898
Place of birth: Belfast, Northern Ireland UK

About the author:
Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963), better known as C.S. Lewis, was a British writer, literary scholar, and Christian apologist, best known for his classic children’s fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. His works have captivated generations with their imagination, wisdom, and spiritual insight.

Lewis was born on November 29, 1898, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A gifted student, he attended Oxford University, where he later became a fellow and tutor in English literature at Magdalen College. His academic work focused on medieval and Renaissance literature, and he was respected as a formidable scholar.

A turning point in his life came in the 1930s when, after years of atheism, Lewis converted to Christianity. His faith deeply influenced his writing, both fiction and nonfiction. In addition to the Narnia series—which includes beloved books like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian—he wrote Christian apologetics such as Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, and The Screwtape Letters.

Lewis was also a close friend of author J.R.R. Tolkien, and together they were part of a literary group called The Inklings. Their discussions helped shape modern fantasy literature.

C.S. Lewis passed away on November 22, 1963, the same day as the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Despite this, his legacy endures—his works continue to be read worldwide, and his ideas about faith, imagination, and morality still resonate deeply.