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    The Magician’s Nephew is the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series, which is written by Clive Staples Lewis, or C.S. Lewis. This book is all about the creation of Narnia. C.S. Lewis was a Christian author, and many of his books are somewhat religious. In The Magician’s Nephew, there is a character named Aslan. Aslan is a lion that created Narnia. Lewis intended for Aslan to basically be God to the creatures of Narnia. There is much to summarize about this tremendous book, but I will only

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    would not have from a book of lower caliber. A book on par with the classics, C. S. Lewis’s Till We Have Faces is not an exception to this unwritten rule. Widely considered one of Lewis’s best pieces, Till We Have Faces is a book that brings many complex questions to its reader’s attention that do not have simple answers. This is especially evident with one’s judgement of the major character of the book -- Orual. In C. S. Lewis’s Till We Have Faces, Orual performs several actions that may lead one

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    C.S. Lewis is immensely critical of the education system and this is a common theme throughout his work. He explores the failings of education through a Christian moral and ethical lens. By criticizing the lack of logic and emotional intelligence being taught in traditional education, he reveals to his readers the flaws in their thinking and seeks to undo the spiritual damage through his work. His novels provide the reader with emotional experiences that allow for the difficult ideas he espouses

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    The Screwtape Letters In The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, there contains a character named Wormwood. One might wonder what the name “Wormwood” means as well as where the name even comes from. The Greeks actually called wormwood “absinthion” which derives in its meaning to something that cannot be drunk (bibledictionary.org). The name “wormwood” is actually in the Bible. Wormwood is mentioned in Revelation 8:10-11, Proverbs 5:3-5, and Lamentations 3:19. Revelation 8:10-11 says, “The third angel

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    Twitter? C.S. Lewis was a British novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, broadcaster, lecturer, and Christian apologist. C.S. Lewis used logic and philosophy to support his Christian faith. Even after 53 years after his death, C.S. Lewis still reigns at the bookstores. Millions still turn to him as a guide to their lifestyles, and their spiritual guidance. The works of C.S. Lewis are held in high regard by many theologians, scholars, and general readers. C.S.

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    C.S Lewis wrote an essay titled On Three Ways of Writing for Children. A highly acclaimed author of children’s fantasy books-widely known for his series The Chronicles of Narnia- Lewis goes into detail about the three ways children’s stories can be written. This essay will examine these three categories in relation to C.S Lewis’s book entitled Prince Caspian. In his essay On the Three Ways of Writing for Children, Lewis describes three ways he feels writers use when writing children’s literature

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    you didn’t have to worry about time passing or anything changing !? Well in “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” the fictional novel by C.S. Lewis that was made possible. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a fantasy novel that was published in 1979. Several years later the outstanding novel was turned into a movie in 2005 and was a hit. C.S. Lewis was not only a famous author, but he was a Christian apologist. He has many famous quotes one of my favorites is “I believe in God like I believe

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    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

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    Between Good and Evil in Narnia Who is Clive Staples Lewis, and what has he accomplished? Lewis was a widely known and equally respected author in the literary world. During his youth, he attended Oxford University; he became close friends with John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, better known as J.R.R. Tolkien. Both Lewis and Tolkien explored the fantasy realms within their literary works. Tolkien is known for his novels The Lord of the Rings, and C.S. Lewis is known for novels such as The Chronicles of Narnia

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    “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” In the book The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, Uncle Screwtape sends a collection of letters to Wormwood, always signing your affectionate Uncle Screwtape. Screwtape, the older demon, counsels Wormwood on how to tempt “the patient”, a human. Through the course of the letters his “Patient” becomes

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