Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Clive Staples Lewis: An English literary critic, novelist, and Christian apologist. He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Chronicles of Narnia, and for his scholarly and popular writings on theology and literature.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Clive Staples Lewis wrote The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
  • Many scholars study the theological arguments presented by Clive Staples Lewis.
  • The biography of Clive Staples Lewis details his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien.

Advanced Usage

• "Lewisian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or ideas of C.S. Lewis.
  • The essay explored the Lewisian themes of joy and longing in modern fiction.

Variants and Related Words

• C.S. Lewis: The common abbreviated form of his name.
  • C.S. Lewis is a beloved author for both children and adults.

Synonyms

• Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
• Apologist: A person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial, such as a religious doctrine.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• The Inklings: The literary discussion group associated with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

  • Clive Staples Lewis was a central member of The Inklings.

• Mere Christianity: The title of a very influential theological book by C.S. Lewis, derived from a series of BBC radio talks.

  • Mere Christianity remains a key text for understanding Clive Staples Lewis's religious thought.

Noun

1. English critic and novelist; author of theological works and of books for children (1898-1963)