CS Lewis

100 Greats 1921-2021

CS Lewis

CS Lewis was born in Belfast in 1898, he was a British writer who wrote more than 30 books. The most famous are The Chronicles of Narnia. They have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and have been adapted for television and cinema. A cartoon version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was released in 1979. Another version was released in 2005.

CS Lewis died in 1963. Since then, a public space in Belfast was named CS Lewis Square to commemorate the author and his birth city. Here you’ll find sculptures of the characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Area(s) of Learning

The Arts: Art and Design
The Arts: Drama
Geography
History
Language and Literacy
The World Around Us

Skills and Capabilities

Cross-Curricular Skills
Communication
Using ICT
Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities
Managing Information
Working with Others
Being Creative
Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
Self-Management

Decade

1960s
1970s
2000s

Aspects of NI life

Geography
History
Literature

Attitudes and Dispositions

Commitment-determination-resourcefulness
Community spirit
Concern for others
Curiosity
Flexibility
Integrity-moral courage
Openness to new ideas
Personal responsibility
Respect
Self-confidence
Tolerance