It is not the first time the unlikely story of davidmans relationship with c. 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. Lewis is the spiritual homecoming story of clive staples lewis, a careful and thoughtful scholar who spent fifteen years journeying the long road from atheism to theism and, eventually, to christianity. The book is in the first person, davidmans voice, so its this strong, sort of feisty, neat woman. C s lewis biography and list of works c s lewis books. Lewis wrote of his wife, joy, in his powerful little book a grief observed throughout this memoir of a short. Lewis was born in 1898 and brought up in a very strict, religious household. The story focused on four siblings who, during wartime, walk through an armoire to enter the magical world of narnia. His narnia stories have graced stage and screen, many times. In the stories of the chronicles of narnia, lewis recognized and illustrated the basic truth of christianity. Her death tested the faith of the chronicles of narnia author, who was also a prominent christian. Arguably the most influential writer of his time, c. Although the city has a rich literary heritage as the home of famous childrens authors such as pullman, lewis carroll, cs lewis, jrr tolkien, diana wynne jones and.
Oct 23, 2018 p atti callahan is the author of over a dozen critically acclaimed novels. The most dejected, reluctant convert in all england 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. His autobiography the story of his own life, surprised by joy. Lewiss original manuscripts, letters, and papers at wheaton college, wheaton, illinois. Aslan, the great lion, rescues all of narnia and defeats the white witch, not in battle, but through his sacrificial death at the stone table. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe supplemental quizzes for educators guide. Douglas gresham was just a misplaced boy when his mom, joy davidman, moved with her sons from america to england where they befriended legendary author c. All their life in this world and all their adventures in narnia had only been the cover and the title page. Lewis was best known for his essays on literature and his explanations of christian teachings. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, the second book in the sevenbook narnia series, often tops mustread lists of classic.
Lewis was a prolific irish scholar, novelist, and author of more than 30 books. Lewis revealed that the book he least enjoyed writing was the screwtape letters for many of us readers, that is a staggering thought. Rowling with her harry potter series, the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, the first book of c. Clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963 was a british writer and lay theologian.
He seriously questioned his religious beliefs and finally left the church. A study in medieval tradition 1936, was highly praised and established his reputation as a leading figure in british literary studies. P atti callahan is the author of over a dozen critically acclaimed novels. Lewiss sevenbook series the chronicles of narnia, suffered an alteration made by american publishers. Clerk occupation novelist, scholar, broadcaster alma mater university college, oxford genre christian apologetics, fantasy, science fiction, childrens literature notable works the chronicles of narnia mere. The secondary literature about lewis works continues to sell well. Jacks life is an affectionate account of days now long gone. It is simple, light reading, and captures the trials, highlights, and lows of the life of c. Clive staples lewis is one of the most influential writers on christian faith of the twentieth century. The first book in the chronicles of narnia series, the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, is released. This is the story of how one of the worlds most famous atheists became one of its most famous christians.
Lewis described these changes in his autobiography surprised by joy 1955, an account of his spiritual and intellectual life through his early 30s. The shape of my early life, fails to explain what happened in his childhood. The series became extremely popular and wardrobe is one of lewis s most enduring and beloved books. November 22nd, 1963 was an irish academic, novelist, and poet. He was stubborn as well, as was seen when his dog jacksie was hit by a car. The first edition of the novel was published in 1947, and was written by c.
Lewis, affectionately written by his stepson douglas gresham. Free download or read online miracles pdf epub book. He is best known for his chronicles of narnia fantasy series, which have been adapted into various films. Lewis, and the challenges of faith that lewis faced a man who would later become a powerhouse of influence in the christian world with both his fiction and nonfiction writings for children and adults it helped to normalize how she felt. As a lifelong narnia fan, i would recommend even to adults the chronicles of narnia, particularly the volumes the lion, the witch and the wardrobe an allegory of christs life. Lewis was an author, essayist and christian apologist. It is living life midair standing commando on a tightrope fifty stories up with no preconception of the outcome. There isnt anything wrong with it, it is just rather short, and the reader is left wishing it were a little fuller in length and detail. May 06, 2012 it is living life midair standing commando on a tightrope fifty stories up with no preconception of the outcome.
His brother warren hamilton lewis had been born on june 16, 1895. He was born in belfast, north ireland into a protestant ulster family. In time, davidman and lewis married, and jack, as the writer was known, helped to provide his new stepsons with fatherly care, love and wisdom. The informal address gresham uses to refer to the great writer is indicative of the intimacy he shared with lewis for a dozen years, living in england as lewiss stepson. The lewis family moved to their new home, little lea, on the outskirts of belfast. The extraordinary story of joy davidman, her life and marriage to c. Lewis 18981963 was a british novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, theologian, broadcaster, and lecturer. Lewiss space trilogy, i looked forward to reading his new book, the most reluctant convert, the fascinating story of c.
Born in belfast in 1898, he was a bright, imaginative young boy with a knack for storytelling. Lewis s space trilogy, i looked forward to reading his new book, the most reluctant convert, the fascinating story of c. Indeed, douglas gresham is uniquely qualifed to write the duly tender biography of. While he was quite young, his mother died of cancer but the stiff upper lip in favour at the time meant he wasnt allowed to grieve. Patti callahan is the author of numerous novels, including the new york times bestseller driftwood summer. Lewis also continued his love affair with classic mythology and narratives during his later years. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it first published in february 1942, the story takes the form of a series of. Later books on literature include a preface to paradise lost 1942, the personal heresy. Clive staples lewis was a british poet, author, academic, and a lot more. Lewis, a lawyer, and flora august hamilton lewis, a mathematician expert in mathematics, whose father was a.
On november 29, 1898, clive staples lewis was born in belfast, ireland. He is best known for his fictional works, including the screwtape letters, the space trilogy, and the chronicles of narnia. His first successful work of fiction was out of the silent planet 1938, a novel into which lewis wove christian allusions and themes. 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. The author who understood so little about the emotional life still speaks eloquently to millions of.
Sep 27, 2018 patti callahan is the author of numerous novels, including the new york times bestseller driftwood summer. Author of more than 70 titles, including works of science fiction, fantasy, poetry, letters, autobiography and christian apologetics, lewiss book sales are reported to be more than 2 million annually. A myth retold 1956 featured the story of psyche and cupid. Clive staples lewis was born on 29 november 1898 and lived until 22 november 1963. Lewis explores the improbable relationship between c.
He is best known for his works of fiction, especially the screwtape letters, the chronicles of narnia, and the space trilogy, and. The informal address gresham uses to refer to the great writer is indicative of the intimacy he shared with lewis for a dozen years, living in england as lewis s stepson. The magicians nephew genesis and the last battle revelation. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 294 pages and is available in paperback format. Nov 20, 2019 those book sales are only part of a sprawling c. Cs lewiss lost letters reveal how wifes death tested his. C s lewis books biography and list of works author of. Lewis lewis, age 48 born clive staples lewis 18981129 29 november 1898 belfast, ireland died 22 november 1963 19631122 aged 64 oxford, england pen name clive hamilton, n. Browse a complete collection of his books, sign up for a monthly enewsletter, find additional resources, and more. The author who understood so little about the emotional life still speaks eloquently to millions of us 50 years after his death, writes a. He is best known for his childrens classic series the chronicles of narnia. New book shares the untold story of the woman beside c. Mar 07, 2020 the great tragedy of cs lewiss life was the loss of his wife, joy davidman, to cancer in 1960. The screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c.
Lewis 18981963 was a british novelist, poet, medieval scholar, and lay theologian, best known for his fantasy series, the chronicles of narnia 19501956. Lewis 18631929 and florence augusta hamilton lewis 18621908. Oct 16, 2008 in the stories of the chronicles of narnia, lewis recognized and illustrated the basic truth of christianity. At the time, the young author was a mere four years old. During the 1940s, lewis began writing the seven books that would comprise the chronicles of narnia childrens series, with the lion, the witch and the wardrobe 1950 being the first release. The voyage of the dawn treader supplemental quizzes. Clive staples lewis was born on november 29 in belfast, northern ireland, to albert j. Since the previous april, she had been confined to a nursing home in oxford. The great tragedy of cs lewiss life was the loss of his wife, joy davidman, to cancer in 1960. Lewis was an irish author and scholar, born into a protestant family in belfast, though mostly resident in england. Lewis loved norse mythology and science fiction, but his favorite kind of story was the journey to the worlds end on a great quest to gain that most valuable.
He held academic positions in english literature at both oxford university magdalen college, 19251954 and cambridge university magdalene college, 19541963. It has sold over 100 million copies, translated in 47 languages. It is trusting beyond all reason and evidence that you have not been abandoned. Apr 09, 2020 lewis also continued his love affair with classic mythology and narratives during his later years. The main characters of this christian, religion story are. Lewiss answer to the question, what books did most to shape your vocational attitude and your philosophy of life. Mar 15, 2020 although the city has a rich literary heritage as the home of famous childrens authors such as pullman, lewis carroll, cs lewis, jrr tolkien, diana wynne jones and katherine rundell, oxford has. The book features a wolf named maugrim, whose name was changed to fenris ulf in the american publication. C s lewis biography clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963, commonly referred to as c. Although lewis went on to publish several works involving religion, he had lost interest in it early in life and only later converted to christianity, joining the anglican church.