The books that make up the chronicles of narnia have sold the most and have been popularised on stage, tv, radio, and cinema. The series became extremely popular and wardrobe is one of lewiss most enduring and beloved books. Lewis clive stales lewis was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. The memorial stone displays lewis famous summary of his faith. From childrens books to science fiction, from apologetics to poetry, lewis skilled and inspiring words continue to bring hope and light to a dark world.
Kennedy and aldous huxley author of brave new world also passed away on this day. Although its a work of historical fiction, the story itself is completely factual. Lewis own words, awardwinning actor max mclean brings the brilliant oxford don to life, taking us on his extraordinary trek from hardboiled. Lewis was an irish author and scholar, born into a protestant family in belfast, though mostly resident in england. Lewis quotes and sayings we are what we believe we are. The screwtape letters is the most engaging account of temptationand triumph over itever written. Born on 29th november 1898, he was widely known for his fictional work especially books such as the chronicles of narnia, the space trilogy and many others. Wickedly charming and brilliantly clever, the screwtape letters is lewis at his finest. It is subtitled reflections on education with special reference to the teaching of english in the upper forms of schools, and uses that as a st. Unlike most of his other nonfiction, which tends to be more logical, this book includes the intensely emotional writing that clearly demonstrates the depth of grief and love.
Weve compiled a list of top inspirational and wise c. Clive staples lewis 18981963 was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. Lewis, lets take a look at 8 of his greatest works those that. He devoted his life afterwards to writing many christian inspired works, all of which are s. Join us as we discuss one of the most famous childrens book series of all time, the chronicles of narnia as well as c. Browse a complete collection of his books, sign up for a monthly enewsletter, find. C s lewis biography clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963, commonly referred to as c. These books for children, written between 1949 and 1954, were written to present christian ideas in an accessible form. Since the previous april, she had been confined to a nursing home in oxford.
Lewiss space trilogy, i looked forward to reading his new book, the most reluctant convert, the fascinating story of c. In perhaps the most famous passage from that book, he writes. Lewis, one of the best christian authors and minds in history. Lewis is one of the most quoted authors on twitter. Jun 09, 2019 one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century clive staples lewis is most famous for his chronicles of narnia series but thats just the start. The book is comprised of thirtyone written letters from the demon screwtape to his nephew, wormwood, a. With over 30 published works and countless more theres a lot of text to work through. Lewis is best known for his fictional works that include the screwtape letters, the chronicles of narnia, and the space trilogy. Lewis score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Arguing army art assumption atheism atheist attitude authority autumn beards beer being the best belief bible birds blessings bliss boat books books and reading brothers catholicism cats certainty change character. Lewis died of kidney failure on 22nd november 1963.
Clive stales lewis was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Apr 30, 2014 last year marked the 50th year of his death, and in honor of c. C s lewis biography and list of works c s lewis books. His most famous book is the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, the first published of his chronicles of narnia. Lewis, including mere christianity, and the screwtape letters, and. Lewis was a prolific irish writer and scholar best known for his chronicles of narnia fantasy series and his prochristian texts.
Lewis best book as it gives you a good dose of a laugh while you gain a deep apprehension of how the forces of darkness try to sabotage joy and the true. Still one of the finest and most widely read explanations and defenses of the faith. He held academic positions in english literature at both oxford university. Clive staples lewis, the bespectacled chair of medieval and renaissance literature at cambridge university, is one of the most celebrated writers of the last. Five atheists who lost faith in atheism christian news on. Aug 06, 2009 his most famous book is the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, the first published of his chronicles of narnia. Browse a complete collection of his books, sign up for a monthly enewsletter, find additional resources, and more. November 22nd, 1963 was an irish academic, novelist, and poet. One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever. He used to be an atheist but upon deep study of the matter, he realized he could not deny god any longer. Lewiss answer to the question, what books did most to shape your vocational attitude and your philosophy of life. He went on to write six additional stories, and together the series came to be known as the chronicles of narnia.
The books that make up the chronicles of narnia have sold the most and have been. This article explores more of lewis the man, the storyteller and the christian. Open the cupboard door and climb into the magical world of narnia. The first book in the chronicles of narnia series, the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, is released. The greatest books of all time written by the author c. That which i greatly feared had at last come upon me. His novels generally have christian themes, and his best known work includes the the chronicles of narnia series including the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe and the space trilogy novels, a science fiction series. Lewis best quotations and sayings on such as faith. Buy a cheap copy of readings for meditation and reflection book by c. The pilgrims regress eerdmans also a difficult book, but one that repays close study, and the first that lewis published under his own name. Feb 10, 2020 in 1950 lewis published what has become his most widely known book, the childrens fantasy the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. He was a fellow and tutor in english literature at oxford university until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the chair of medieval and renaissance literature at cambridge university, a. His most famous series of novels was the chronicles of narnia.
Lewiss legacy and i thought i would share some of his best quotes from his most famous works, along with some extended excerpts compiled from my personal reading and online research. A raw and moving account of lewis struggle with grief after the death of his wife. You must picture me alone in that room at magdalen, night after night, feeling, whenever my mind lifted even for a second from my work, the steady, unrelenting approach of him whom i so earnestly desired not to meet. Lewis is commemorated on 22 november in the church calendar of the episcopal church. About the author clive staples lewis 18981963 was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. Its one of the most personal and subjective works in lewiss bibliography. Clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963 was a british writer and lay theologian. Throughout the book other famous authors come in and out including pl travers, ts elliot, and of course jrr tolkien. The cs lewis book with the most widely recognized title is the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. But it has the fullness of a life of wisdom behind it, and lewiss voice comes through with impeccable clarity.
Letters presents one side of an epistolary conversation about prayer between lewis and a fictional character named malcolm. In the opinion of many, the plot is considered to serve as an absurd vituperation against humanity itself. Lewis was an internationally recognized literary figures, who is widely regarded as a pioneer of the childrens fantasy novels. Prior to his writing career, he held academic posts at oxford university. Its shrewd approach and luminous imagery retain much of their.
Lewis own words, awardwinning actor max mclean brings the brilliant oxford don to life, taking us on his extraordinary trek from hardboiled atheist to the most reluctant convert in all england. But it may be true that lewiss ideas claim the most lasting influence, both on the. This coincidence was the inspiration for peter kreefts book between heaven and hell. Lewis quotes on facebook, instagram and twitter, one. Lewis quotes may be what you need if you feel like youre lacking hope and direction. Lewis writer, poet, scholar, christian apologist, oxford professor, and theologian continues to be remembered as one of the most quoted and wellknown authors of all time. Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. Nov 20, 20 lewis passed just before publication of this book, which invites a tinge of sadness while reading. You can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at him and kill him as a demon. Lewis responded with ten titles, ranging from virgils aeneid to james boswells the life of samuel johnson and from george herberts the temple to boethiuss the consolation of philosophy. Jul 11, 20 the pilgrims regress eerdmans also a difficult book, but one that repays close study, and the first that lewis published under his own name. What are some famous christian allegorical pieces of literature besides cs. If i missed a great quote, be sure to leave it in a comment.
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