Clive Staples Lewis was born on 29 November 1898, in Belfast, Northern Ireland UK, and is still widely known as a novelist, poet, academic, medievalist and literary critic, among other professions acknowledgements. He wrote books such as ‘‘The Case for Christianity’’ and ‘‘The Allegory of Love’’, however, he is best known to younger readers for writing a series of children’s books, ‘‘Chronicles of Narnia’’. Lewis passed away in 1963.
So just how rich was C. S. Lewis? According to authoritative sources, this writer had net worth of only a little over $50,000 at the end of his life, with his wealth being accumulated from his over three decades long career in the previously mentioned fields, including his academic appointments.
C.S. Lewis Net Worth $50,000
Lewis was fascinated with animals as a boy, and had a dog named Jacksie; when his dog died having been hit by a car, the sorrow-stricken Lewis announced that his name from that moment was Jacksie, and he wouldn’t respond to any other name – this is where his nickname Jack comes from, as he would later on be called Jack by his friends. Speaking about his education, Lewis was educated by private tutors until the death of his mother in 1908. After that, his father sent him to study at Wynyard School, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, alongside his brother. Additionally, he was a student of Campbell College, however, as he had health issues, he was sent home, but he then began attending Cherbourg House preparatory school, after which he enrolled into Malvern College, and then studied with his father’s tutor, William T. Kirkpatrick.
At one point, Lewis became an atheist, despite previously being a Christian. He was reportedly fascinated with Irish mythology and literature, and was interested in the Irish language. As of 1936, he wrote his first book ‘‘The Allegory of Love: A Study in Medieval Tradition’’, and in 1939 ‘‘The Personal Heresy: A Controversy’’, with the latter consisting of a series of articles. In 1942 he published ‘‘The Case for Christianity’’, a theological book written during the World War II. In 1955, C.S. Lewis wrote his autobiography entitled ‘‘Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life’’, in which he focused on joy and its definition more than on historical facts regarding his life.
As of 1950, he began writing the ‘‘Chronicles of Narnia’’ books. The first book – ‘‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’’ – didn’t receive critical praise nor acclaim at that time, as it was believed that children’s book should be realistic. Despite that, in the early 2000s the book was enjoyed by readers across the world, which ultimately resulted in it being adapted into the movie of the same title, and was rewarded with an Oscar award and was nominated for numerous other awards. As it was based on Lewis’ book, the book and Lewis himself gained vast popularity, to the point where the book is nowadays considered one of the best English books written since 1923. In 1951, he wrote its sequel – ‘‘Prince Caspian’’ – and in 1952 ‘‘The Voyage of the Dawn Treader’’. To conclude, ‘‘Chronicles of Narnia’’ franchise has seven books, with the last one being written in 1956.
Besides writing fiction and non-fiction, Lewis was also a poet, and in that field he wrote ‘‘Spirits in Bondage’’ and one narrative poem – ‘‘Dymer’’.
When it comes to his personal life, C.S Lewis shared a lot information through his autobiography, in which he talked about the cultural shock he faced after moving to England. He was married to Joy Davidman from 1956 until her death in 1960. Lewis died on 22 November 1963, from the effects of renal failure.
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