C.S. Lewis
Born: 11-28-1898
C.S. Lewis was a renowned British writer and scholar, best known for his beloved "The Chronicles of Narnia" series. Born in 1898, he was a professor at both Oxford and Cambridge, and his works spanned fantasy, theology, and literary criticism. A close friend of J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis's Christian beliefs deeply influenced his writing. His legacy continues to enchant readers with its imaginative storytelling and profound insights.
Book summaries for books written by C.S. Lewis
Quotes
Once a king or queen of Narnia, always a king or queen of Narnia.
Courage, dear heart.
There is no magic to defeat a liar.
I am not a great fool, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of you.
The world is not magic, but your mind can make it seem so.
We can't choose where we come from, but we can choose where we go from there.
Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny.
Things never happen the same way twice.
I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been looking for all my life, though I never knew it till now.
Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight.
I am on Aslan's side, even if there isn't any Aslan to lead it. I'm going to live as like a Narnian as I can even if there isn't any Narnia.
It isn't Narnia, you know. It's you.