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A Guide Through Narnia

Author : Martha C. Sammons

Publisher : Regent College Publishing

Page : 248 pages

File Size : 47,33 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9781573833080

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A Guide Through Narnia was one of the first in-depth studies of C.S. Lewis's seven Chronicles of Narnia. The focus and organization of this revised and expanded edition is on why Lewis wrote the books as fairy tales, the best "Form" for his ideas. It is written for both students and scholars who want to expand their understanding of these popular classics. Chapters include: -Seeing Pictures: How the books were written, chronological summaries, publication history -Selecting the Ideal Form: Why Lewis chose the fairy tale form, fairy tale elements and style -Seeing Man as Hero: Child heroes -Stealing Past Dragons: Characteristics of religious fantasy, allegory and "supposition," Christian elements -Stepping Through the Door: Themes and effects of fantasy -Dictionary of Names and Places Martha C. Sammons is Professor of English at Wright State University.



A Field Guide to Narnia

Author : Colin Duriez

Publisher : InterVarsity Press

Page : 244 pages

File Size : 32,39 MB

Release : 2004-06-02

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9780830832071

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Are you traveling to Narnia? No matter if this is your first visit to C. S. Lewis's wonderful fantasy world or if you've been there many times, you'll want to bring along this handy companion to the landscape and inhabitants of Narnia, including an A-to-Z guide to characters, places, objects and events. From Narnia expert Colin Duriez you'll learn Duriez also takes up some the sticky questions that you may be left wondering about, such as the destiny of Susan. His book will help you dig deeper into the series and its implications for understanding the Christian life.



Narnia and Beyond

Author : Thomas Howard

Publisher : Ignatius Press

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 30,3 MB

Release : 2006-02-01

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1586171488

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Regarded as one of the best authorities on the fiction of C.S. Lewis, Thomas Howard presents in this work brilliant new insights into Lewis' fiction and helps us to see things we may not have seen nor appreciated before. Focusing on Narnia, the space trilogy and Til We Have Faces, Howard explores with remarkable clarity the moral vision in the imaginary world of the master storyteller Lewis.



A Guide to Narnia

Author : Catholic Exchange Staff

Publisher :

Page : 84 pages

File Size : 32,66 MB

Release : 2005-11

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9781932645972

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On December 9th 2005, millions will enter the world of Narnia for the first time. Narnia is a world of intrigue and wonder, created in the mind of the great Christian author, C.S. Lewis. Beneath the surface of the story lies His-story-- a beautiful mataphorical tale of Jesus Christ and God's plan for humanity. By learning the true meaning of this classic tale, our family's movie-going experience will surpass mere entertainment, becoming a life-lesson on the Catholic Faith. Released just in time for the highly-anticipated film, A Guide to Narnia is an indispensable resource that will take you deeper into the story and help you understand C.S. Lewis' original purpose in creating this enchanting series.



A Family Guide to Narnia

Author : Christin Ditchfield

Publisher : Crossway

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 48,88 MB

Release : 2003-07-07

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1433516470

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Do you read The Chronicles of Narnia sensing that the stories are full of biblical parallels, even if you're not always sure what they are or where to find them? This user-friendly companion to The Chronicles of Narnia is written for C. S. Lewis readers like you who want to discover the books' biblical and Christian roots. Read it, and you'll find that this chapter-by-chapter, book-by-book examination of The Chronicles will widen your spiritual vision.



Inside Narnia

Author : Devin Brown

Publisher : Baker Books

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 18,7 MB

Release : 2005-09

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 0801065992

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Insightful and thorough, "Inside Narnia" will dig deeper into Lewis's magicalworld to reveal biblical truths that often go uncovered.



The Magician's Book

Author : Laura Miller

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 220 pages

File Size : 11,30 MB

Release : 2008-12-03

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0316040266

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Enchanted by Narnia's fantastic world as a child, prominent critic Laura Miller returns to the series as an adult to uncover the source of these small books' mysterious power by looking at their creator, Clive Staples Lewis. What she discovers is not the familiar, idealized image of the author, but a more interesting and ambiguous truth: Lewis's tragic and troubled childhood, his unconventional love life, and his intense but ultimately doomed friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien. Finally reclaiming Narnia "for the rest of us," Miller casts the Chronicles as a profoundly literary creation, and the portal to a lifelong adventure in books, art, and the imagination.



Revisiting Narnia

Author : Shanna Caughey

Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 50,31 MB

Release : 2009-06-22

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1935251481

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Theologians, psychologists, academics, feminists, and fantasists offer humor, insight, and fresh perspectives on the enchanting and beloved Chronicles of Narnia series. Such contributors as fantasists Sarah Zettel and Lawrence Watt-Evans, children's literature scholar Naomi Wood, and C.S. Lewis scholars Colin Duriez and Joseph Pearce discuss topics such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle Earth's influence on the conception of Narnia, the relevance of allegory for both Christians and non-Christians, the idea of divine providence in Narnia, and Narnia's influence on modern-day witchcraft. Fans of the wildly popular series will revel in the examination of all aspects of C.S. Lewis and his magical Narnia.



A Guide Through Narnia

Author : Martha C. Sammons

Publisher : Regent College Publishing

Page : 244 pages

File Size : 38,76 MB

Release : 2004-07

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9781573834766

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A Guide Through Narnia was one of the first in-depth studies of C.S. Lewis's seven Chronicles of Narnia. The focus and organization of this revised and expanded edition is on why Lewis wrote the books as fairy tales, the best "Form" for his ideas. It is written for both students and scholars who want to expand their understanding of these popular classics. Chapters include: -Seeing Pictures: How the books were written, chronological summaries, publication history -Selecting the Ideal Form: Why Lewis chose the fairy tale form, fairy tale elements and style -Seeing Man as Hero: Child heroes -Stealing Past Dragons: Characteristics of religious fantasy, allegory and "supposition," Christian elements -Stepping Through the Door: Themes and effects of fantasy -Dictionary of Names and Places Martha C. Sammons is Professor of English at Wright State University.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Narnia

Author : Cheryl Dunlop

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 294 pages

File Size : 46,20 MB

Release : 2007-10-02

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1440626111

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Everything you want to know about Narnia ... This fun-to-read reference guide goes through each book in Lewis's bestselling fantasy series, examining characters and events for literary and religious comparison. Includes: explanations of how Lewis's life experiences influenced the Chronicles; examples of Lewis's rich use of symbolism and allegory; a breakdown of characters and events; well-researched parallels between the world of Narnia and Christianity, and more.