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The Chronicles of Narnia

by C S Lewis

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ISBN13: 9780066238500
ISBN10: 0066238501
Condition: Standard
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Rich in symbolism, page-turning action, and lovely prose, these classic coming-of-age tales of good versus evil have lost none of their magic.
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Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battles between good and evil — what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, written in 1949 by Clive Staples Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed, and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia.

For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece, drawing the reader into a land where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations.

This edition presents all seven books — unabridged — in one impressive volume. The books are presented here according to Lewis' preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to readers of all ages, even fifty years after they were first published.

Synopsis:

C.S. Lewis' classic series is now available in an attractive streamline paperback volume that includes the complete text of all seven books. A Pauline Baynes illustration pulled from the original 1950s editions graces each chapter, and the unabridged text is presented in C.S. Lewis' original spelling and punctuation. Now adults can enjoy the entire series as much as the next generation.

Synopsis:

Lewis's classic series, beloved by generations, is now available in a streamlined paperback volume that includes the complete text of all seven books. Each chapter contains an original illustration pulled from the original 1950s editions.

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About the Author

Clive Staples Lewis, was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1898. As a child, he was fascinated by the fairy tales, myths, and ancient legends recounted to him by his Irish nurse. The image of a faun carrying parcels and an umbrella in a snowy wood came to him when he was sixteen. Many years later, the faun was joined by an evil queen and a magnificient lion. Their story became The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe Six further Chronicles of Narnia followed, and the final title, The Last Battle was awarded the United Kingdom's prestigious Carnegie Award.

Lewis was Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Magdalen College, Oxford, and later was Professor of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, where he remained until his death in 1963. He wrote numerous books of literary criticism and on Christianity, the best-knowing being The Screwtape Letters, as well as four novels for adults. The seven books of The Chronicles of Narnia were his only works for children.

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catherinerigdon, January 5, 2008 (view all comments by catherinerigdon)
I love the Chronicles of Narnia. I am getting ready to read them for the 3rd time!
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acting_like_me, December 9, 2007 (view all comments by acting_like_me)
I absolutely love "The Chronicles of Narnia". For the longest time, they have been one of my favorite series. CS Lewis completes a seamless job of combining magic, fairy-tale, reality, and religion in one excellent set of 7 books. Having all the books in one sure is a handy way to keep track when on trips or just around the house. An excellent choice
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Jennifer Bateman, November 29, 2007 (view all comments by Jennifer Bateman)
I am now re-reading them with my seven year old, who is an ardent Harry Potter fan. He is just as thrilled with the stories as I was and enjoys the themes common to the Potter books of magic, boarding schools and goblins. We also enjoy spotting the biblical references and discussing the finer points of time travel!
Each book individually and all of them collectively are very well constructed and plot lines continue throughout. Again, for a younger reader it is stimulating to try to anticipate where the story may be going as it interweaves references from other books in the series and other points in the history of Narnia. Like any good book or series of its kind, the Narnia Chronicles completely immerse the reader in a parallel universe and this alone is as fine a recommendation for switching off the television and picking up a book as any!!! Also, if you missed reading Tino Georgiou's masterful novel--The Fates, I'd highly recommend reading it. Truly an enjoyable read.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780066238500
Subtitle:
Adult
Author:
Baynes, Pauline
Author:
by C. S. Lewis
Author:
Lewis, C.S.
Author:
Baynes, Pauline
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Location:
New York, NY
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Children
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary
Subject:
Good and evil
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Fantasy - Epic
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Edition Number:
1st American ed.
Edition Description:
r
Series:
Narnia Narnia(r)
Series Volume:
172
Publication Date:
October 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
768
Dimensions:
9.06x6.04x1.97 in. 2.07 lbs.
Age Level:
100
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