Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was a British novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster, lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Chronicles of Narnia, and for his non-fiction Christian apologetics, such as Mere Christianity, Miracles, and The Problem of Pain. Lewis was born in Belfast, Ireland, and was raised in a very religious household. He was educated at Oxford University, where he studied classics, philosophy, and literature. After graduating, he became a fellow and tutor in English literature at Magdalen College, Oxford, from 1925 to 1954. He also held academic positions at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Lewis wrote more than 30 books, which have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold millions of copies. His works have been adapted for radio, television, the stage, and film. He is also well known for his lectures and essays on literature, religion, and philosophy. Lewis was a member of the literary group known as the Inklings, which included J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Owen Barfield. He was also a close friend of the American writer, Joy Davidman. Lewis died in 1963 at the age of 64.
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