C. S. Lewis (1898–1963)
Autore di Il leone, la strega e l'armadio
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C. S. (Clive Staples) Lewis, "Jack" to his intimates, was born on November 29, 1898 in Belfast, Ireland. His mother died when he was 10 years old and his lawyer father allowed Lewis and his brother Warren extensive freedom. The pair were extremely close and they took full advantage of this freedom, mostra altro learning on their own and frequently enjoying games of make-believe. These early activities led to Lewis's lifelong attraction to fantasy and mythology, often reflected in his writing. He enjoyed writing about, and reading, literature of the past, publishing such works as the award-winning The Allegory of Love (1936), about the period of history known as the Middle Ages. Although at one time Lewis considered himself an atheist, he soon became fascinated with religion. He is probably best known for his books for young adults, such as his Chronicles of Narnia series. This fantasy series, as well as such works as The Screwtape Letters (a collection of letters written by the devil), is typical of the author's interest in mixing religion and mythology, evident in both his fictional works and nonfiction articles. Lewis served with the Somerset Light Infantry in World War I; for nearly 30 years he served as Fellow and tutor of Magdalen College at Oxford University. Later, he became Professor of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University. C.S. Lewis married late in life, in 1957, and his wife, writer Joy Davidman, died of cancer in 1960. He remained at Cambridge until his death on November 22, 1963. (Bowker Author Biography) mostra meno
Nota di disambiguazione:
(eng) C. S. Lewis first published A Grief Observed under the alias "N. W. Clerk". Don't separate that name, unless there will ever be an author called N. W. Clerk turning up.
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Opere di C. S. Lewis
The Pilgrim's Regress: An Allegorical Apology for Christianity Reason and Romanticism (1933) 2,805 copie, 18 recensioni
The Inspirational Writings of C.S. Lewis: Surprised by Joy / Reflections on the Psalms / The Four Loves / The Business… (1984) 1,690 copie, 2 recensioni
A Year with C. S. Lewis: Daily Readings from His Classic Works (2003) — Autore — 1,359 copie, 8 recensioni
The Allegory of Love: A Study in Medieval Tradition - L'allegoria d'amore. Saggio sulla tradizione medievale (1936) 906 copie, 5 recensioni
The Grand Miracle: And Other Selected Essays on Theology and Ethics from God in the Dock (1983) 482 copie
Mere Christianity / The Screwtape Letters / A Grief Observed / The Problem of Pain / Miracles / The Great Divorce (2003) 404 copie, 2 recensioni
The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, Volume 1: Family Letters, 1905-1931 (1882) 366 copie, 2 recensioni
The Magician's Nephew / The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe / The Horse and His Boy (1989) 316 copie, 2 recensioni
The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, Volume 2: Books, Broadcasts, and the War, 1931-1949 (2004) 296 copie, 1 recensione
The Abolition of Man / The Great Divorce / Mere Christianity / Miracles / The Problem of Pain / The Screwtape Letters (1978) 290 copie, 1 recensione
The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama] (2003) 247 copie, 7 recensioni
The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, Volume 3: Narnia, Cambridge, and Joy, 1950 - 1963 (2007) 216 copie
The Pilgrim's Regress / Prayer: Letter to Malcolm / Reflections on the Psalms / Till We Have Faces / The Abolition of… (2002) 143 copie
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: (Chronicles of Narnia): Activity Book (2005) 85 copie, 1 recensione
The C. S. Lewis - 9 Books - Signature Classics Box Set - Includes The C.S. Lewis Journal (2017) 82 copie
C. S. Lewis' Little Book of Wisdom: Meditations on Faith, Life, Love, and Literature (2018) 69 copie
From Narnia to a Space Odyssey : The War of Letters Between Arthur C. Clarke and C.S. Lewis (2003) 59 copie, 3 recensioni
The Problem of Pain / The Screwtape Letters / The Great Divorce / Mere Christianity (2005) 52 copie, 1 recensione
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Board Book (Chronicles of Narnia) (2021) 49 copie, 1 recensione
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe / Prince Caspian / The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1987) 46 copie, 1 recensione
The Wood Between the Worlds: Adapted from the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis (Narnia) (1999) 44 copie
C. S. Lewis at War: The Dramatic Story Behind Mere Christianity (Radio Theatre) (2013) 38 copie, 3 recensioni
Tales Of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (BBC Young Collection) (1990) 37 copie, 2 recensioni
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia: The Classic BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations (2000) 21 copie, 1 recensione
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Chapter Book Box Set (Narnia) (2006) 14 copie
The Complete Works of C. S. Lewis: Fantasy Classics, Science Fiction Novels, Religious Studies, Poetry, Speeches &… (2016) 14 copie
The Four Loves / Surprised by Joy / A Grief Observed / The Screwtape Letters / The Great Divorce / Mere Christianity (1996) 14 copie
C.S. Lewis' Little Instruction Book: A Classic Treasury of Timeless Wisdom and Reflection (Christian Classics Series) (1997) 11 copie
The Chronicles of Narnia vol II (2): The Horse and His Boy, The Magicians Nephew, The Last Battle, The Lion of Judah in… (1973) 11 copie
The Chronicles of Narnia WITH The Lion of Judah in Never-Never Land (The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince… (1973) 8 copie
Macmillan paperbacks edition 7 copie
Screwtape Proposes a Toast (Fontana Religious) — Autore — 6 copie
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe | The Horse and His Boy | Prince Caspian | The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1999) 6 copie
The C. S. Lewis Collection: Essays and Speeches: The Six Titles Include: The Weight of Glory; God in the Dock;… (2017) 5 copie
The C. S. Lewis Collection: Signature Classics and Other Major Works: The Eleven Titles Include: Mere Christianity; The… (2017) 5 copie
The Screwtape Letters (Abridged) (2 Audio Cassette Set) (Spiritual Classics On Cassette) (1988) 4 copie
The Screwtape Letters (The Christian Library) by Lewis, C. S. (unknown Edition) [Hardcover(1985)] (1985) 4 copie
a razao do cristianismo 3 copie
The Chronicles of Narnia, Vol. I 3 copie
C. S. Lewis on Punishment 3 copie
The Shoddy Lands 3 copie
The Silver Chair (DVD) 3 copie
L'Armoire Magique 3 copie
Hamlet: the prince or the poem 3 copie
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE A Story for Children; the Chronicles of Narnia Volume 1 3 copie
Prince Caspian 2 copie
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 2 copie
Lewis new 2 copie
Understanding The Old Testament 2 copie
World of Narnia collection 2 copie
The Screwtape Letters: First Ever Full-Cast Dramatization of the Diabolical Classic [With DVD] (Focus on the Family… (2009) 2 copie
The Inner Ring 2 copie
THE LETTERS TO THE CORINTHIANS 2 copie
Mark vs. Tristram 2 copie
Tanri'nin Uclu Birlik Dogasi 2 copie
Collected works of CS Lewis 1 copia
Narnia 6: The Magicians Nephew 1 copia
Narnia 5: The Horse and His Boy 1 copia
C. S. Lewis The Space Trilogy 1 copia
Narunia Monogatari (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) Movie brochure 1 copia
Perelandra 1 copia
The Screwtape Letters 1 copia
The Great Divorce 1 copia
Obras de C. S. Lewis [14 obras] 1 copia
Collected Works of C.S. Lewis, The: The Pilgrim's Regress, Christian Reflections, God in the Dock 1 copia
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | The Silver Chair | The Magician's Nephew | The Last Battle 1 copia
诗歌拮思 1 copia
裸颜 1 copia
Oxbridge 2008 1 copia
The Silver Chalice 1 copia
Narative Poems 1 copia
Le Monde de Narnia (Tome 2) - Le lion, la sorcière blanche et l'armoire magique (French Edition) 1 copia
About The Chronicles of Narnia those things: Give the kids a letter (hardcover revised edition)(Chinese Edition) (2013) 1 copia
Lewis classic Museums: From the beginning of the year to the end of the year [paperback](Chinese Edition) (2006) 1 copia
The Chronicles Of Narnia 2 1 copia
Six Spiritual Classics 1 copia
Le cronache di Narnia VOL2 1 copia
A Sleepy Story 1 copia
Discipleship of Heart and Mind 1 copia
A tearful celebration 1 copia
The Dark Island 1 copia
Om forlatelse og andre essay 1 copia
Tales of Narnia 1 copia
Lion, the witch and the wardrobe 1 copia
Poetry 1 copia
Two Titles: 1) The Abolition of Man (Font, 1982); 2) Prayer: Letters to Malcolm (Fontana, 1974). 1 copia
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Prince Caspian; The Silver Chair; The Magician's Nephew (1900) 1 copia
Conceptions of God 1 copia
O Trono de Prata Livro 1 1 copia
Chronicle of Narnia (6 book set) 1 copia
Letters and Papers From Prison 1 copia
Little Instruction Book 1 copia
Costly Grace 1 copia
Literature 1 copia
Narnia: C. S. Lewis, Die Welt Von Narnia, Die Chroniken Von Narnia: Der Konig Von Narnia, Die Chroniken Von Narnia:… (2010) 1 copia
Biographical Works: Surprised by Joy; A Grief Observed; All My Road Before Me; Letters to an American Lady; Letters (4… (2017) 1 copia
The Last Battle; The Horse and his Boy; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; Prince Caspian; The Silver Chair; The… (1955) 1 copia
C.S. Lewis: 55 Life Changing Lessons, Teachings and Inspirational Thoughts by C.S. Lewis (Mere Christianity, The… — Autore — 1 copia
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Rescue of Prince Caspian [Books 5 of 5 from Chick-fil-a Kid's Meal] 1 copia
The Chronicles of Narnia, the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter's Destiny the Battle for Narnia 1 copia
In Our Tongues 1 copia
Anthology 1 copia
De zeebries der eeuwen 1 copia
Silver Chair, Audio (Narnia 6/7) 1 copia
Spirits in bondage: a cycle of lyrics ... I. The prison house. II. Hesitation. III. The escape 1 copia
My Godfather, Letters 1 copia
新訳 ナルニア国物語 (6)魔術師のおい (角川つばさ文庫) 1 copia
新訳 ナルニア国物語 (7)最後の戦い (角川つばさ文庫) 1 copia
Sobre cuentos, historias y literatura fantástica: ¡Para que puedas leer mejor y disfrutar más las… (2022) 1 copia
Csodák 1 copia
The chronicles of Narnia, Vol. 1 1 copia
Opere correlate
On the Incarnation: The Treatise De Incarnatione Verbi Dei (0319) — Introduzione, alcune edizioni — 2,858 copie, 19 recensioni
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe [2005 film] (2005) — Original book — 2,005 copie, 26 recensioni
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian [2008 film] (2008) — Original book — 959 copie, 8 recensioni
Gli Inklings: Clive S. Lewis, John R. R. Tolkien, Charles Williams & Co. (1978) — Collaboratore — 848 copie, 13 recensioni
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader [2010 film] (2010) — Original book — 839 copie, 7 recensioni
Letters to Young Churches: A Translation of the New Testament Epistles (1971) — Introduzione, alcune edizioni — 776 copie, 1 recensione
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas (2004) — Collaboratore — 775 copie, 11 recensioni
The Assassin's Cloak: An Anthology of the World's Greatest Diarists (2000) — Collaboratore, alcune edizioni — 561 copie, 8 recensioni
The Chronicles of Narnia Pop-up: Based on the Books by C. S. Lewis (2007) — Collaboratore — 412 copie, 10 recensioni
A Truth Universally Acknowledged: 33 Great Writers on Why We Read Jane Austen (2009) — Collaboratore — 366 copie, 18 recensioni
The Unicorn Treasury: Stories, Poems, and Unicorn Lore (1988) — Collaboratore — 262 copie, 2 recensioni
Understanding The Lord of the Rings: The Best of Tolkien Criticism (2004) — Collaboratore — 210 copie, 2 recensioni
Taliessin through Logres, The Region of the Summer Stars, and Arthurian Torso (1938) 206 copie, 2 recensioni
The Moral Life: An Introductory Reader in Ethics and Literature (1999) — Collaboratore — 184 copie, 2 recensioni
The Trials of Theology: Becoming a 'Proven Worker' in a Dangerous Business (2010) — Collaboratore — 180 copie, 2 recensioni
The Complete Four Disc Collector’s Edition: The Chronicles of Narnia (1996) — Original book — 158 copie, 1 recensione
The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: 6th Series (1957) — Collaboratore — 142 copie, 1 recensione
The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: 8th Series (1959) — Collaboratore — 137 copie, 3 recensioni
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe [1988 BBC TV series] (1988) — Original book — 122 copie, 2 recensioni
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader [1989 BBC TV series] (1989) — Original book — 92 copie, 4 recensioni
The Graphic Canon of Children's Literature: The World's Greatest Kids' Lit as Comics and Visuals (2014) — Collaboratore — 91 copie, 1 recensione
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair [1990 BBC TV series] (1990) — Original book — 83 copie, 1 recensione
A Reader's Companion to the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings (1995) — Collaboratore — 79 copie, 1 recensione
The Hierarchy of Heaven and Earth: A New Diagram of Man in the Universe (1979) — Introduzione — 42 copie
Major British Writers I, Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Boswell… (1954) — Collaboratore — 30 copie
Holding your eight hands; an anthology of science fiction verse (1970) — Collaboratore — 22 copie, 1 recensione
On Moral Medicine: Theological Perspectives in Medical Ethics (2012) — Collaboratore, alcune edizioni — 20 copie, 1 recensione
Rejser i tid og rum : en bog om science fiction (1973) — Autore, alcune edizioni — 12 copie, 1 recensione
Interpretations of Shakespeare (British Academy Shakespeare Lectures) (1985) — Collaboratore — 8 copie
Dystopia Boxed Set: 18 Dystopian Classics in One Edition — Collaboratore — 1 copia
SFの評論大全集 (別冊奇想天外 4) — Collaboratore — 1 copia
Etichette
Informazioni generali
- Nome canonico
- Lewis, C. S.
- Nome legale
- Lewis, Clive Staples
- Altri nomi
- Hamilton, Clive
Clerk, N. W.
Lewis, Jack - Data di nascita
- 1898-11-29
- Data di morte
- 1963-11-22
- Luogo di sepoltura
- Holy Trinity Church, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
- Sesso
- male
- Nazionalità
- Noord-Ierland, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
- Luogo di nascita
- Belfast, Noord-Ierland, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
- Luogo di morte
- Oxford, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
- Causa della morte
- Kidney failure
- Luogo di residenza
- Belfast, Noord-Ierland, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Headington Quarry, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Watford, Hertfordshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Malvern, Worcestershire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk - Istruzione
- University College, University of Oxford (BA|1922|BA|1923)
Wynyard School
Campbell College, Belfast
Cherbourg House Preparatory School
Malvern College
private tutors - Attività lavorative
- Auteur
Christelijk schrijver
Letterkundige
Leraar
Professor
Autobiograaf - Relazioni
- Tolkien, J. R. R. (Vriend)
Lewis, W. H. (Broer)
Davidman, Joy (Echtgenote|overleden)
Gresham, Douglas H. (Stiefzoon)
Wain, John Barrington (Student)
Lawson, Penelope (Vriend) (mostra tutto 9)
Barfield, Owen (Vriend)
Williams, Charles (Vriend)
Griffiths, Bede (Student) - Organizzazioni
- University of Oxford (Magdalen College)
University of Cambridge (Magdalene College)
Inklings - Premi e riconoscimenti
- Carnegie Medal (1957)
Sir Israel Gollancz Prize (1937)
Fellow, British Academy (1955)
Commander, Order of the British Empire (1951 - declined) - Breve biografia
- Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963) was a British writer and lay theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at both Oxford University (Magdalen College, 1925–1954) and Cambridge University (Magdalene College, 1954–1963). He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Space Trilogy, and for his non-fiction Christian apologetics, such as Mere Christianity, Miracles, and The Problem of Pain.
Lewis and fellow novelist J. R. R. Tolkien were close friends. They both served on the English faculty at Oxford University and were active in the informal Oxford literary group known as the Inklings.[1] According to Lewis's memoir Surprised by Joy, he was baptised in the Church of Ireland, but fell away from his faith during adolescence. Lewis returned to Anglicanism at the age of 32, owing to the influence of Tolkien and other friends, and he became an "ordinary layman of the Church of England".[2] Lewis's faith profoundly affected his work, and his wartime radio broadcasts on the subject of Christianity brought him wide acclaim.
Lewis wrote more than 30 books[3] which have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold millions of copies. The books that make up The Chronicles of Narnia have sold the most and have been popularised on stage, TV, radio, and cinema. His philosophical writings are widely cited by Christian apologists from many denominations.
In 1956, Lewis married American writer Joy Davidman; she died of cancer four years later at the age of 45. Lewis died on 22 November 1963 from kidney failure, one week before his 65th birthday. In 2013, on the 50th anniversary of his death, Lewis was honoured with a memorial in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. - Nota di disambiguazione
- C. S. Lewis first published A Grief Observed under the alias "N. W. Clerk". Don't separate that name, unless there will ever be an author called N. W. Clerk turning up.
Utenti
Discussioni
Fine Press Edition of Chronicles of Narnia? in Fine Press Forum (Agosto 2023)
Reading That Hideous Strength in July in The Green Dragon (Luglio 2020)
Reading Perelandra in June in The Green Dragon (Luglio 2020)
Reading Out of the Silent Planet in May in The Green Dragon (Giugno 2020)
Lewis Seminar in Friends of Jack (C.S. Lewis) (Giugno 2017)
Mere Christianity in Friends of Jack (C.S. Lewis) (Gennaio 2017)
Letters to Malcom in Friends of Jack (C.S. Lewis) (Dicembre 2016)
The Four Loves in Friends of Jack (C.S. Lewis) (Dicembre 2016)
C. S. Lewis in Legacy Libraries (Agosto 2015)
Favorite Narnia quotes in Book Quotations (Dicembre 2014)
Author Grudge Match: Roald Dahl vs. C. S. Lewis in Book talk (Marzo 2014)
50th anniversary of C. S. Lewis' death in Christianity (Novembre 2013)
MAY READ - SPOILERS - Till We Have Faces in The Green Dragon (Mag 2013)
MAY READ - NO SPOILERS - Till We Have Faces in The Green Dragon (Aprile 2013)
The Holy Spirit in Christianity (Giugno 2012)
April 2012: C. S. Lewis in Monthly Author Reads (Mag 2012)
Tolkein and Lewis in Friends of Jack (C.S. Lewis) (Gennaio 2010)
Group Read - Til We Have Faces in 75 Books Challenge for 2009 (Settembre 2009)
C S Lewis in Philosophy and Theory (Gennaio 2008)
Friends of Jack (C.S. Lewis) Message Board in Friends of Jack (C.S. Lewis) (Marzo 2007)
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