C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis was a British writer and scholar. He was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1898. He is best known for The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven fantasy books. Millions of children have visited Narnia through his stories.

Early Life

Lewis loved reading from a very young age. As a boy, he created imaginary worlds with his brother. He studied at Oxford University and became a professor there. He was friends with J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote The Lord of the Rings.

Big Achievements

Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, starting with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950. The seven books have sold over 100 million copies. He also wrote science fiction and books about Christianity. His stories are full of adventure, magic, and important lessons.

Fun Facts

• Lewis and Tolkien were part of a writing group called the Inklings.
• The wardrobe in Narnia was inspired by a real wardrobe in Lewis's childhood home.
• He wrote The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe first, though it is not the first in the series timeline.

Did You Know?

Lewis died on the same day as President John F. Kennedy and author Aldous Huxley, on November 22, 1963. His death was largely unnoticed because of the Kennedy assassination.