C.S. Lewis
Nato: November 29, 1898 – Belfast, Ireland
C.S. Lewis was a British writer, literary scholar, and Anglican lay theologian renowned for his children's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia, which has sold over 100 million copies in 41 languages. He also wrote influential works on Christian apologetics, including Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters, and served as a notable academic at Oxford and Cambridge.
Biografia e Percorso dell'Autore
Clive Staples Lewis was born in Belfast, Ireland, on November 29, 1898, into a cultured Protestant family with a strong academic background, his mother Florence Augusta Hamilton being the first female mathematics graduate of Queen’s College Belfast. From an early age, Lewis demonstrated an affinity for reading and storytelling, inventing imaginary worlds with his brother and immersing himself in the literature and mythologies that would later inform much of his own work. The loss of his mother at age 10 marked a profound turning point, contributing to an early abandonment of his childhood faith and a lifelong exploration of grief and meaning.
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Surprised by Joy
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C.S. Lewis's reflections on faith, love, and spiritual growth.
The space trilogy
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Cosmic theology battles evil across planets in collector's masterpiece
The Chronicles of Narnia
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A magical fantasy series where children discover a hidden world and become heroes, blending Christian themes with mythical creatures.
The Four Loves
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Lewis explores four types of love - affection, friendship, eros, and charity - through a Christian philosophical lens.
Mere Christianity
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Lewis explores core Christian beliefs, offering logical arguments and insights to defend and explain the faith to skeptics and believers.
The Screwtape Letters
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A satirical masterpiece exploring Christian faith through witty letters between demons, offering profound insights into human nature and temptation.
Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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Four siblings discover a magical world through a wardrobe, battling an evil witch to fulfill an ancient prophecy.
Summary of C. S. Lewis's the Great Divorce
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Journey between heaven and hell where salvation demands surrender.
The abolition of man, or, Reflections on education with special reference to the teaching of English in the upper forms of schools
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Timeless defense of objective morality in our post-truth world.
Surprised by Joy
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C.S. Lewis's reflections on faith, love, and spiritual growth.
The space trilogy
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Cosmic theology battles evil across planets in collector's masterpiece
The Chronicles of Narnia
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A magical fantasy series where children discover a hidden world and become heroes, blending Christian themes with mythical creatures.
The Four Loves
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Lewis explores four types of love - affection, friendship, eros, and charity - through a Christian philosophical lens.
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"C.S. Lewis is renowned for his imaginative storytelling and profound insight into Christian faith"
— Parade
"C.S. Lewis stands out for his unique ability to combine logical reasoning with a deep sense of wonder"
— Quote and Quill
"C.S. Lewis has influenced generations through both his fantasy novels and his Christian apologetics"
— Weapons Of Grace
"C.S. Lewis's philosophical works remain staples in discussions of faith, reason, and ethics"
— CS Lewis Society of California
"C.S. Lewis is best known as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become a children's classic"
— CS Lewis Society of California
"C.S. Lewis is widely recognized for exploring universal human themes through accessible prose"
— Audible
"C.S. Lewis wrote with a clarity and conviction that brought theological concepts to mainstream audiences"
— DiAnn Mills
"C.S. Lewis's blend of wit, wisdom, and spiritual depth continues to inspire readers worldwide"
— Best Writing
"C.S. Lewis’s reflections on faith and morality have made him a favorite among modern Christian thinkers"
— Grace Upon Grace
"C.S. Lewis is celebrated for his piercing observations about love, friendship, and the human condition"
— Parade
