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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.
•
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.
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