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Pooh! Grown-ups are always thinking of uninteresting explanations.

C. S. Lewis

The Magician’s Nephew · May 24, 2005 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963) was an Irish author, scholar of medieval literature, and Christian apologist. He is best known for his essays on Christianity and for the children's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia.

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Pen Names: N. W. Clerk • Clive Hamilton

Birth Name: Clive Staples Lewis

Alternative Names: CS Lewis • C.S. Lewis • Clive Lewis • Nat Whilk

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