C. S. Lewis is widely recognized as one of the most popular Christian apologists of the twentieth century, but he has also been valued as an immensely talented writer, not only of nonfiction but of fiction as well. Best known for the acclaimed Chronicles of Narnia series, Lewis’s works have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold millions of copies. The Narnia books have been the subject of numerous stage, TV, radio, and cinema adaptations. This volume explores Lewis’ writings from numerous critical and historical perspectives and focuses especially on assessing the literary skills that made Lewis such an effective author.