The magical worlds of Narnia
Subtitle: the symbols, myths, and fascinating facts behind The chronicles
By: David Colbert.
Publisher: Berkley Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 186
ISBN-13: 9780425205631
Subjects: Lewis, C. S. 1898-1963; Children's stories, English -- History and criticism; Christian fiction, English -- History and criticism; Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism; Narnia (Imaginary place); Symbolism in literature; Myth in literature
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe : Lewis's thoughts; title: Why a wardrobe?; title: How did Lewis make hell freeze over?; title: What Is deep magic?; title: Does Aslan fear death?; title: Why does a white stag lead the way?; title: The Magician's Nephew : Lewis's thoughts; title: Who were the real Digory Kirkes?; title: Who saw the first inkling of Narnia?; title: Who let evil into Narnia?; title: Why does Aslan's breath make animals speak?; title: Why did Charn go from bad to worse?; title: What's the deplorable word?; title: The Horse and His Boy : Lewis's thoughts; title: If you can lead Bree to water, why won't he drink?; title: Why does Shasta go with the flow?; title: What's the Knight's Tale?; title: Which way to Narnia?; title: Prince Caspian : Lewis's thoughts; title: What's the twist in Reepicheep's tale?; title: Why does Bacchus have so many names?; title: Why did only Lucy see what Lucy saw?; title: The Voyage of the "Dawn Treader" : Lewis's thoughts; title: Why is Eustace pained by a bracelet?; title: Why did the Dark Island disappear twice?; title: What's the story in the magician's book?; title: The Silver Chair : Lewis's thoughts; title: Is the Silver Chair part of a set?; title: Why can't Jill remember four simple signs?; title: Why does Prince Rilian wear a mask?; title: The Last Battle : Lewis's thoughts; title: What is Tash and what isn't he?; title: Should Aslan save Emeth?; title: What does Lewis mean by "Shadowlands"?; title: Afterword : Why would anyone hate Narnia?; title: Bibliography and suggestions for further reading