About
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was a British writer and academic. He taught English literature at Oxford and later at Cambridge. A member of the literary group the Inklings, he is known for his fiction such as The Chronicles of Narnia and his science fiction trilogy, as well as for his Christian apologetic writings. A former atheist converted to Christianity, he produced influential works such as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters. His work blends imagination, theology, and literary criticism.
Major works
- The Chronicles of Narnia (1950-1956)children's novel series
- The Screwtape Letters (1942)epistolary novel
- Mere Christianity (1952)apologetic essay
- The Allegory of Love (1936)critical study
- Surprised by Joy (1955)autobiography
Key milestones
- 1925Becomes fellow and tutor in English literature at Magdalen College, Oxford.
- 1931Converts from atheism to Christianity, becoming an influential Christian apologist.
- 1956Awarded the Carnegie Medal for The Last Battle, the final Narnia book.
Themes
ChristianityImagination and fantasyGood and evilRedemptionLove and friendship
Sources: britannica.com · cslewis.com · oxfordreference.com