C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis was a renowned British author, academic, and intellectually influential theologian, best known for his works of fiction such as "The Chronicles of Narnia," "The Screwtape Letters," and "Space Trilogy." Born on November 29, 1898, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Lewis went on to study at Oxford University. He served as a faculty member at both Oxford University and Cambridge University, focusing on Medieval and Renaissance English Literature. Lewis’s Christian faith deeply influenced his writing; one of his best-loved nonfiction works is "Mere Christianity," a rational defense of Christian faith. He passed away on November 22, 1963, leaving a substantial literary legacy that continues to inspire and entertain readers worldwide.