Clive Staples Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963), widely known as C.S. Lewis, was a British writer, literary scholar, and lay theologian born in Belfast, Ireland. He taught at Oxford and Cambridge universities and became one of the most influential Christian apologists of the twentieth century. A close friend of J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis belonged to the celebrated literary group the Inklings. After embracing Christianity in 1931, his faith profoundly shaped his writing.

Lewis is best remembered for The Chronicles of Narnia, a beloved seven-book fantasy series for children, including the classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. His other notable fiction includes the Space Trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength), The Screwtape Letters, a satirical exploration of temptation, and the mythological retelling Till We Have Faces.

Among his non-fiction works, Mere Christianity remains a landmark of Christian apologetics, alongside The Problem of Pain, Miracles, and The Four Loves. His autobiography, Surprised by Joy, recounts his spiritual journey from atheism to faith. Blending imagination, scholarship, and theology, Lewis's works continue to captivate readers of all ages, securing his place as one of literature's most enduring voices.