C.S. Lewis

By : Deanna DeCenzoPeriod:8

• C.S. Lewis was born November 29,1898 

He died November 22, 1963 

His Full name is Clive Staples Lewis 

He is know to his friends as Jack 

He was born in Ireland 

His father Richard came to Ireland during the mid-19 century

 His mother was Florence, the daughter of the

Anglican priest.

•The reason his nickname was Jack was because his dog got run over a car when he was 4 , he

announced his new name as Jacksie and wouldn't except anything else.

 When he was 7 he moved into a house called "Little

Leah" 

The elder Mr. Lewis built the house for the elder Mrs. Lewis

 It is in the standtown arear of East Belfast

 Lewis was home schooled before being sent to

Wynard school in, 1908

•C.S. Lewis's mom died from cancer just before he went to Wynard school

  

Lewis attended Campbell Collage, but left early due to respitory problems.

 As a result of his illness, was sent to a health resort,

where he attended preparatary school.  

It was then when 15 year old Lewis abandoned his Christian faith, and became atheist, becoming

interested strongly in mythology.

He returned to Christianity at age 33  

Later he married a woman named Joy, who sadly died of bone cancer 5 years later

   

Lewis's work has been translated into over 35 different languages and has made millions.

  

Some of his books, have also been used for movies  and other media things.

   

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In early June ,1961 Lewis began experiencing medical problems.

  

He was diagnosed with  inflammation of the kidneys. 

This resulted in blood poisoning. 

Lewis had his ups and downs but died in his room around 5:30, about a week from his 65th birthday.

Clive Staples Lewis achieved many things in life, and did many jobs...For example

He was a ... 

Medievalist 

Christian Apologist 

Literary Critic 

An academic 

A radio broadcaster 

And an essayist

•Lewis created many stories, but some of his most popular are listed below....

 The Screwtape Letters

 The Chronicles of Narnia

 The Space Trilogy

C.S. Lewis thank you for all you have done. May you rest in peace.