A Guide to Narnia


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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.




Companion to Narnia


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A Family Guide to Narnia


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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.




A Book of Narnians


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‘Elegantly painted pictures by the original illustrator of the Chronicles of Narnia are the hallmark of this book. Excerpts from the original text accompany each illustration. A descriptive cast of characters, a synthesis of each of the chronicles, Lewis’ Outline of Narnian History and an index of illustrations are included. A must for admirers of the series, a valuable resource for teachers and librarians, and a motivator for those who have not ventured into Narnia.’—CR. 1995 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)




Guide to Narnia: Questions and Activities for the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe


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"A Catholic guide to Narnia: questions and activities for The lion, the witch and the wardrobe is an indispensable resource that will take you and your family deeper into the story and, by learning the meaning behind this classic novel, your experience of Narnia will become a life lesson on the Christian faith."--Page 4 of cover




The Magician's Book


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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.




The Complete Chronicles of Narnia


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All seven Chronicles are bound together in this one magnificent volume with a personal introduction by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis.




Beyond the Wardrobe


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An introduction to the life of C.S. Lewis and the magical world of Narnia. Includes original artwork, archival photos and images from the motion picture.




The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe


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Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter.




A Guide Through Narnia


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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.