The Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by the theologian, C. S. Lewis. It is considered a classic of children's literature and is the author's best-known work, having sold over 120 million copies in 41 languages. Written by Lewis between 1949 and 1954 and illustrated by Pauline Baynes, The Chronicles of Narnia have been adapted several times, complete or in part, for radio, television, stage, and cinema. In addition to numerous traditional Christian themes, the series borrows characters and ideas from Greek and Roman mythology, as well as from traditional British and Irish fairy tales.
The Chronicles of Narnia present the adventures of children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the fictional realm of Narnia, a place where animals talk, magic is common, and good battles evil. Each of the books (with the exception of The Horse and His Boy) features as its protagonists children from our world who are magically transported to Narnia, where they are called upon to help the Lion Aslan handle a crisis in the world of Narnia.
==See also==
* The Chronicles of Narnia/Christian parallels
* The Chronicles of Narnia/Criticism
* The Chronicles of Narnia/Reception: influence of religious viewpoints
==Further reading==
*Bruner, Kurt & Ware, Jim. Finding God in the Land of Narnia. Tyndale House Publishers, 2005.
*Bustard, Ned. The Chronicles of Narnia Comprehension Guide. Veritas Press, 2004.
*Duriez, Colin. A Field Guide to Narnia. InterVarsity Press, 2004.
*Downing, David. Into the Wardrobe: C. S. Lewis and the Narnia Chronicles. Jossey-Bass, 2005.
*Hein, Rolland. Christian Mythmakers: C. S. Lewis, Madeleine L'Engle, J. R. R. Tolkien, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, & Others Second Edition. Cornerstone Press Chicago, 2002. ISBN 094089548X
*Jacobs, Alan. The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis. HarperSanFrancisco, 2005.
*McIntosh, Kenneth. Following Aslan: A Book of Devotions for Children. Anamchara Books, 2006.
*Wagner, Richard. C. S. Lewis & Narnia For Dummies. For Dummies, 2005.
*Ward, Michael. Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis. Oxford University Press, 2008.
*A Guide for Using The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the Classroom. Teacher Created Resources, 2000.
*The Lion, Witch & Wardrobe Study Guide. Progeny Press, 1993.
*The Magician's Nephew Study Guide. Progeny Press, 1997.
*Prince Caspian Study Guide. Progeny Press, 2003.
==References==
*Anderson, R.J. "The Problem of Susan", Parabolic Reflections August 30, 2005.
*Chattaway, Peter T. "Narnia 'baptizes' — and defends — pagan mythology", Canadian Christianity, 2005.
*Ezard, John. "Narnia books attacked as racist and sexist", The Guardian 6-3 (2002).
*Gaiman, Neil, "The Problem of Susan", Flights: Extreme Visions of Fantasy Volume II (ed. by Al Sarrantonio), New American Library, New York, 2004. ISBN 0-451-46099-5.
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*Green, Jonathon. "The recycled image", Times and Reasons, 2007.
*Grossman, Lev. J.K. Rowling Hogwarts And All, Time Vol. 166 - Issue=4 (July 25, 2005).
* Goldthwaite, John, The Natural History of Make-believe: A Guide to the Principal Works of Britain, Europe and America: OUP 1996, ISBN 0195038061, ISBN 978-0195038064
*Hensher, Philip. "Don't let your children go to Narnia: C. S. Lewis's books are racist and misogynist", The Independent (London), December 4, 1998.
*Holbrook, David, The Skeleton in the Wardrobe: C. S. Lewis' Fantasies — A Phenomenological Study: Bucknell University Press, 1991, ISBN 0838751830, ISBN 978-0838751831
*Drama: 'Narnia' A Children's Musical., Stephen Holden, New York Times, 5 October 1986
*Hurst, Josh. "Nine Minutes of Narnia", Christianity Today, 2005.
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*Kjos, Berit. Narnia: Blending Truth and Myth, Kjos Ministries, 2005.
*Moynihan, Martin (ed.). The Latin Letters of C. S. Lewis: C. S. Lewis and Don Giovanni Calabria, St. Augustine's Press, 1009. ISBN 1890318345.
*Martindale, Wayne; Root, Jerry. The Quotable Lewis. Tyndale House, 1990. ISBN 0-8423-5115-9.
*Miller, Laura. "Far From Narnia, The New Yorker.
*O'Connor, Kyrie. " 5th Narnia book may not see big screen" Houston Chronicle (December 1, 2005).
*The Lion King: C. S. Lewis' Narnia isn't simply a Christian allegory., Meghan O'Rourke, Slate magazine, 9 December 2005
*Paterson, Katherine. Katherine Paterson: On Her Own Words, Walden Media, 2006.
*Pearce, Joseph. Literary Giants, Literary Catholics, Ignatius Press, 2004. ISBN 1586170775.
*Pullman, Philip. "The Darkside of Narnia", The Guardian October 1, 1998.
*Ward, Michael. Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis, Oxford University Press, 2008.
==External links==
*Harper Collins site for the books
*The secret of the wardrobe – BBC article
*Narnia Wiki