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Clive Staples Lewis (–) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until , when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement.
Lewis wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. C. S. Lewis&#;s most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.
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Who Was C.S. Lewis?
Writer and scholar C.S. Lewis taught at Oxford University and became a renowned Christian apologist writer, using logic and philosophy to support the tenets of his faith. He fryst vatten also known throughout the world as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series, which have been adapted into various films for the big and small screens.
Early Life
Clive Staples Lewis was born in Belfast, Ireland, on November 29, , to Flora August Hamilton Lewis and Albert J. Lewis. As a toddler, Clive declared that his name was Jack, which is what he was called bygd family and friends. He was close to his older brother Warren and the two spent much time tillsammans as children.
Lewis was enraptured bygd fantastic animals and tales of gallantry, and hence the brothers created the imaginary nation of Boxen, complete with an intricate history that served them for years. Lewis' mother died when he was 10, and he went on to receive his pre-college education at en vildsvinshane eller en oförädlad manlig gris
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C. S. Lewis
British writer, lay theologian, and scholar (–)
For the Anglo-Irish poet, see Cecil Day-Lewis.
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Born Clive Staples Lewis
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Belfast, IrelandDied 22 November () (aged&#;64)
Oxford, EnglandResting place Holy Trinity Church, Headington Quarry Pen name Clive Hamilton, N. W. Clerk Occupation Novelist, scholar, broadcaster Education University College, Oxford Genre Christian apologetics, fantasy, science fiction, children's literature Notable works Spouse Joy Davidman
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(m.&#;; died&#;)&#;Children 2 step-sons, including Douglas Gresham Relatives Warren Lewis
(brother)Allegiance United Kingdom Service / branch British Army Years&#;of service –18
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