Biography

C.S. (Clive Staples) Lewis is a well-known theologian and author. One would be hard pressed to find an educated Christian who has not read one of Lewis’ books. The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity are just of a few of his classic works. Lewis taught English Literature at Cambridge University and Oxford University. Lewis was inspired and influenced by mythology, ancient literature, anthropomorphic animal characters, and theology. Many people had a tremendous impact on Lewis’ writing including Beatrix Potter, W.B. Yeats, and J.R. Tolkin. Lewis became a Christian in 1931 which impacted the content of his work. Lewis was born in 1898 and died in 1963.

Wailand Groenendyk
CCEL Staff Writer