The Chronicles of Narnia
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The Chronicles of Narnia is a 1970 historical fantasy and mythic fiction novel by C. S. Lewis. It takes readers to England and Narnia in 1940. It features Aslan, Lucy Pevensie and Susan Pevensie. Key subjects include good and evil, Children, princes and fairy tales.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 86 ratings, and 718 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 60 editions across 4 languages.
It runs to roughly 768 pages — 14–15 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Chronicles of Narnia
Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battle 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 1919 by C.S. 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 has 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 world 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's preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. This edition also contains C. S. Lewis's essay "On Three Ways of Writing for Children," in which he explains precisely how the magic of Narnia and the realm of fantasy appeal not only to children but to discerning readers of all ages. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to all readers, even fifty years after the books were first published.
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 2006 — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia?
The Chronicles of Narnia was written by C. S. Lewis and first published in 1970.
What genre is The Chronicles of Narnia?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Myth & Legend Fiction, Witch Fiction and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is The Chronicles of Narnia?
The median edition has 768 pages, about 14–15 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
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