“Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of each virtue at the point of testing, that is, at the point of the highest reality . » Clive Staples Lewis, known as CS Lewis, was a popular Irish author, famous for his Christian works, including "The Chronicles of Narnia." Throughout his novels, Lewis enlightened his readers with his views on faith. Although his novels revolve around Christianity, Lewis was not always a believer. Many factors influenced Lewis as a writer, but the most important were his love of fantasy, his fascination with mythology, and his Christian beliefs. Early in his life, many factors began to influence his desire to write. Lewis was born on November 29, 1898. His father, Albert Lewis, was a lawyer. . His mother, Flora August Lewis, was the daughter of a clergyman. Both of his parents loved literature, so his house was always filled with books. He grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Lewis was raised by his father, after his mother died of cancer when he was a child. Lewis loved animals and began to develop a great appreciation for nature. From a very young age, he began to question the world and its limits. One of the influences that shaped his imagination was the Irish countryside and landscape. In 1918, Lewis was sent to boarding school in Watford, England. He did not have a very pleasant experience at school and often struggled with grammar. However, this changed once he started taking private lessons. Lewis received a scholarship to Oxford in 1916. Lewis fell in love with Oxford. He admired beautiful architecture, culture and education. On June 8, 1917, Lewis enlisted in the British Army. As Lewis grew older, he became... middle of paper...... attracted to something they couldn't see. However, Lewis states: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. » CS Lewis was a brilliant philosopher, theologian and author. Many things influenced Lewis throughout his life and inspired him to write more than 30 books. Even 50 years after his death, he continues to change people's lives. He believed that fantasy and imagination had many dimensions. He said: “Great stories take us out of the prison of ourselves and our assumptions about reality. To the extent that stories reflect the divine creator in doing this, they help us confront the ultimate Other: God himself, distinct as creator of all. others, including ourselves. (Tomorrow). Lewis inspires people to believe in God, be creative and never lose their imagination.