Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963) was a British writer and scholar. He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven fantasy novels that has become a classic of children's literature.

Lewis was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and educated at Oxford University, where he later became a professor of medieval and Renaissance literature. He was a member of the literary group known as the Inklings, which included J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and others.

In addition to The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis wrote many other books, including the science fiction trilogy Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength, as well as The Screwtape Letters, The Problem of Pain, and Mere Christianity, which are works of Christian apologetics. He was known for his ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and engaging way, and his writings continue to be read and appreciated by people of all ages and backgrounds.