Dive into the world of Narnia with the works of C.S. Lewis. This literary master is definitely one you should add to your favorite author’s list as he specializes in bringing you to an adventurous world filled with bravery, justice, and magic.
Author Profile
Full Name: Clive Staples Lewis Birth Date: 29 November 1898 Birthplace: Belfast, Ireland Pen Names: Clive Hamilton, N. W. Clerk, C.S. Lewis Occupation: Novelist, scholar, broadcaster Genre: Christian apologetics, fantasy, science fiction, children’s literature No. of books: At least 24
Interesting Facts
During World War II C.S. Lewis broadcast popular radio shows on the subject of Christianity. The speeches were published in the book Mere Christianity.
C.S. Lewis began publishing the series The Chronicles of Narnia in the 1950s. The first book The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, was published in 1950.
He wrote his first science fiction book titled Out of the Silent Planet which was published in 1938. It was the first book in a trilogy.
Theologians and scholars have held C.S. Lewis’ books Miracles and The Great Divorce in high regard.
Featured Books
Notable Characters Created
+ Aslan
Age: Unknown Race: Mystical Lion Deity Nation: Aslan’s Country Gender: Male Aliases: Your Majesty, Your Eminence, Tashlan, The Great Cat Personality: Wise, Good-hearted, Righteous, Noble, Just, Selfless, Fearless, Heroic, Powerful Parents: Emperor-Over-the-Sea
Aslan is the Great Lion who is the protagonist of the live-action film, The Chronicles of Narnia series. He is the Primordial Creator and True King of Narnia, a parallel world full of magic, he created as a replica of his own home, known to the Narnians’ as Aslan’s Country; a mysterious and peaceful world similar to the afterlife, the spirit world or Heaven itself.
+ Lucy Pevensie
Years alive: Narnia: 1000–2555, Earth: 1932–1949 Home: England (Earth), Cair Paravel (Narnia) Relatives: Peter Pevensie (brother), Susan Pevensie (sister) ,Edmund Pevensie (brother) Gender: Female Title: Queen of Narnia Affiliation: Crew of the Dawn Treader, Old Narnians, Pevensies
Lucy Pevensie was born in 1932, the youngest of four children.
She grew up in London with her mother, father, elder brothers, Peter and Edmund, and her older sister Susan.In 1940, the Blitz of World War II began, and Lucy and her siblings were evacuated from London for their safety, taking up temporary residence in the country manor of an old man known as Professor Kirke.The Pevensies’ reign lasted fifteen years and was forever known as the Golden Age of Narnia.Lucy grew up to become a sweet and beloved queen, dubbed Queen Lucy the Valiant by her people. She remained close friends with Mr. Tumnus.
+ Caspian X
Birthplace: Narnia Years alive: 2290-2356 Nation: Telmar Titles: King of Narnia, Emperor of the Lone Islands, Lord of Cair Paravel, Lord of Telmar, Baron of Ettinsmor Gender: Male Relatives: Caspian IX (father), Queen of Narnia (mother), Lilliandil (wife), Rilian (son)
Caspian was born the Crown Prince of the Telmarine/Narnian realm around 2290 NY. When he was a small child, his father was murdered, and his mother died shortly after. Afterwards, he was raised as the nephew and “adopted son” to his uncle Miraz, the “Lord Protector” of Narnia
When entering Aslan’s Country, Caspian was happily reunited with his beloved wife and his father; and years later was joined by Rilian (the exact date of Rilian’s death is unknown).
Caspian, along with many other Narnians, was present at the Great Reunion in Aslan’s Country, following the end of the Narnian world, and the deaths of the Seven Friends of Narnia.
