by john » September 10th, 2006, 10:57 pm
What biographies have been written about C.S. Lewis?
There are many, some better than others, including:
Douglas Gresham, Lenten Lands, My Childhood With C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman.
A personal account by Lewis's stepson.
William Griffin, CS Lewis - The Authentic Voice
A nice lively read with a lot of quotes from letters, diaries, books, joined up in a fairly dramatised style
Walter Hooper & Roger Lancelyn Green, CS Lewis: A Biography
An 'official' version by two friends of Lewis.
Walter Hooper, C.S Lewis: A Companion & Guide
Includes a biography, detailed bibliography, overviews of all Lewis's writings, and guides to the people, places and things associated with his life. Almost certainly the definitive Lewis reference book.
W.H. Lewis, Memoir of C.S. Lewis
This extended essay, by Lewis's brother, can be found in the Letters of C.S. Lewis. Walter Hooper described this memoir as 'the best thing ever written about C.S. Lewis.'
George Sayer, Jack: C.S. Lewis and His Times
Part memoir and part biography by a friend and pupil of Lewis. Douglas Gresham, Lewis' stepson, recommends this as the very best biography available.
Brian Sibley, Shadowlands
A short biography of Lewis and Joy Davidman, concentrating on the last years. Note this is not to be confused with the novelisation of the screenplay of the movie version of 'Shadowlands' which is a every bit as bad as you would expect.
A.N. Wilson, C.S. Lewis: A Biography
A well-written, interesting, but highly contentious version.