C. S. Lewis - The return from the walk, and the arrival of tea, sho

The return from the walk, and the arrival of tea, should be exactly coincident, and not later than a quarter past four.

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Lewis, C. S. Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life. Geoffrey Bles, 1955, p. 142.

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About the Author

C. S. Lewis

Born: November 29, 1898
Died: November 22, 1963
Nationality: Irish
Profession: Novelist, Scholar, Broadcaster

Biography

Clive Staples Lewis was a British writer and lay theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at both Oxford University (Magdalen College, 1925–1954) and Cambridge University (Magdalene College, 1954–1963). He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Space Trilogy, and for his non-fiction Christian apologetics, such as Mere Christianity, Miracles, and The Problem of Pain.

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