book series. The man behind this is Clives Staples Lewis or C.S. Lewis. He is mostly remembered as a Christian writer, however, there were many events that shaped his mindset. He excelled in many professions such as philosopher, theologian, professor, novelist, children’s writer, literary critic, and lecturer. C.S. Lewis overcame many obstacles in his life and is one of the most influential people in literature even decades after his death. C.S. Lewis was born November 29, 1898 in the Protestant heart
C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis is famous for the books he wrote. He had an interesting life and may accomplishments. He wrote Narnia and many other books people became really big fans of. He has won so many awards for the stuff he has done. He grew up with his mother, Florence Hamilton, and father, Albert Lewis. Just a couple years older than him was his brother Warren Hamilton whom he liked to call “Warnie.” Growing up C.S. and his brother were always together His grandfather Thomas Hamilton who was one
Clive Staples Lewis Have you ever heard of Clive Staples Lewis? If you haven’t he has had good and bad things happen in his career of writing. C.S. Lewis has been around for a while and I bet if you don’t know him you will know the book or books he has made. Have you ever heard of the Book Narnia? Well, he didn’t make it, Just kidding he did make that book. And in his class, he was the brainiac. I want you to read some of Lewis’s books because he made over two million copies of his books. Clive
Olivia Seeney Dr. Michael Elam ENGL 475 10/4/16 C.S. Lewis and the Influence of Dante in Out of the Silent Planet All throughout Lewis novels there is evidence that clearly connects the themes and symbolism from other aspects of traditional Christian literature both during and before he began writing. One of the most distinct examples of this occurring within Lewis’ works is the influence that Dante had on the concepts that he reflects on while conveying thoughts to his readers. This is specifically
C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis was a famous Christian and children’s literature author. Even 50 years after his death, his Chronicles of Narnia books are still a favorite of young children and his Christian books are still read by Christians today. Clive Staples Lewis was born on November 29, 1898, in Belfast, Ireland into a Christian family. His parents were Albert James Lewis and Flora Augusta Hamilton Lewis. He had a brother named Warren Hamilton Lewis. When he was younger, he had a dog named Jacksie
Clive Staples (C.S) Lewis is known for his intellectual writings and is arguable one of the most influential writers of his day. Lewis was born to a protestant family in Belfast, Ireland. He remembers his family purchasing and reading “endless” books, where none of them were off–limits to him. This in return may have played a significant role in his imagination and love for fantasy. After his brother left home for boarding school in 1905, Lewis spent most of his time reading and imagining worlds
C.S. Lewis was a very influential man in not only literature but also for the Christian faith. His literature was revolutionary for everyone who read it. Lewis’s influence is still present over fifty years after his death. C.S. Lewis's childhood, time in the military, and walk with Christ were all influences on his literary works. Lewis experienced events in his childhood that would help mold him into the man he became, and influence his literature in the years to come. Lewis was an introvertive
Surrounded by C.S. Lewis scholars tossing around terms I had never heard of before, I felt out of place to say the least. While knowing of books like Mere Christianity, and The Abolition of Man, the only C.S. Lewis writing I had read myself was the Narnia series, and I doubted that Lucy’s adventures with Mr. Tumnus would be discussed in a lecture about C.S. Lewis’ view on politics. Despite my hesitancy, I learned quite a bit in the lecture as the two authors of the book C.S. Lewis on Politics and
C.S. Lewis was born on November 29, 1898 in Belfast, Ireland. Lewis went to Oxford University and focused on literature and classic philosophy. His most popular work is the children’s series The Chronicles of Narnia. This book series has been loved by many readers for decades and movies have also been made. ("C.S. Lewis Biography.") One of the great things that Lewis was able to do with his novels are that he could hide a deeper meaning in different characters and even make the entire novel a
Theology: Audience and Purpose C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned author and theologian, wrote many highly acclaimed essays and books, and is frequently admired for his profound theological impact on the Christian scene. Also recognized for his fictional books, his work demands respect beyond the Christian community as well. One of his books, Mere Christianity, has a section titled “Theology,” which displays his writing skill and theological knowledge. “Theology” intelligently discusses the relationship