The World According to Narnia

The World According to Narnia
Author: Jonathan Rogers
Publisher: FaithWords
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2009-02-28
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0446556920

A lively and engaging exploration of the many Christian themes in C.S. Lewis's widely-known and universally loved children's stories.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Narnia

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Narnia
Author: Cheryl Dunlop
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2007-10-02
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1440626111

Everything you want to know about Narnia ... This fun-to-read reference guide goes through each book in Lewis's bestselling fantasy series, examining characters and events for literary and religious comparison. Includes: explanations of how Lewis's life experiences influenced the Chronicles; examples of Lewis's rich use of symbolism and allegory; a breakdown of characters and events; well-researched parallels between the world of Narnia and Christianity, and more.

A Guide Through Narnia

A Guide Through Narnia
Author: Martha C. Sammons
Publisher: Regent College Publishing
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2004
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9781573833080

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.

C.S. Lewis—An Annotated Bibliography and Resource

C.S. Lewis—An Annotated Bibliography and Resource
Author: P. H. Brazier
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2012-09-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1621894460

This bibliography and resource consists of a chronological introduction to the development of Lewis's works, a copious bibliography and a guide to the study of Lewis, an introductory essay on Christology in Lewis, and a glossary for those unfamiliar with some of the background and terms to Lewis's understanding of revelation and the Christ. It will be an invaluable resource for all scholars of C. S. Lewis. The bibliography stands alone but it also serves to complement the three volumes of the series C. S. Lewis, Revelation, and the Christ.

How to Analyze the Works of C. S. Lewis

How to Analyze the Works of C. S. Lewis
Author: Amy Van Zee
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1614789568

This title explores the creative works of famous author C. S. Lewis. Works analyzed include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and The Silver Chair. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Lewis. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Toward Other Worlds

Toward Other Worlds
Author: Michael R. Collings
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2010-05-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1434457923

This collection of 25 essays of literary criticism includes pieces on British poet John Milton, British fantasy writer C. S. Lewis, American horror writer Stephen King, American SF and fantasy writer Orson Scott Card, British horror writer Clive Barker, and several others. Complete with bibliography and index.

Inside Narnia

Inside Narnia
Author: Devin Brown
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426785550

Join award-winning author Devin Brown as he takes readers on a fascinating journey to the land of Narnia. Whether you’re a longtime fan of The Chronicles of Narnia or are just discovering them for the first time, you will be amazed and inspired as you undertake your very own chapter-by-chapter guided tour of C. S. Lewis’s beloved classics. Learn more about the book that started it all—The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe—and about its creator, C. S. Lewis. Discover how Professor Lewis first came to write his wonderful story about a magical land where it is always winter and never Christmas. Uncover the story-behind-the-story of how four children and a great lion named Aslan brought springtime back and rescued its inhabitants (beavers, fauns, and even centaurs) from the spell of the evil White Witch.

Companion to Narnia, Revised Edition

Companion to Narnia, Revised Edition
Author: Paul F. Ford
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2005-07-05
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0060791276

Step into the Wardrobe This peerless companion has served as an adventurer's passport to the land of Narnia for twenty-five years and was used by the cast and crew of the major motion picture The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. From Aslan, the Great Lion, to Zardeenah, the mysterious lady of the night, this comprehensive, accessible book contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged and indexed entries covering all the characters, events, places, and themes that Lewis brilliantly wove into his timeless and magical world. For readers of all ages, this is the perfect guide for the enchanted world of C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia.

War of the Fantasy Worlds

War of the Fantasy Worlds
Author: Martha C. Sammons
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2009-12-22
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0313362831

This investigation focuses on C.S. Lewis's and J.R.R. Tolkien's contrasting views of art and imagination, which are key to understanding and interpreting their fantasy works, providing insight into their goals, themes, and techniques, as well as an appreciation of the value and impact of their mythologies. Most scholarship about J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis describes their shared faith and academic interests or analyzes each writer's fantasy works. War of the Fantasy Worlds: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on Art and Imagination is the first to focus solely on their contrasting concepts of fantasy. The authors' views of art and imagination, the book shows, are not only central to understanding the themes, value, and relevance of their fantasy fiction, but are also strikingly different. Understanding the authors' thoughts about fantasy helps us better understand and appreciate their works. Yet, this book is not a critical analysis of The Lord of the Rings or The Chronicles of Narnia. Rather, it examines only elements of Tolkien's and Lewis's books that relate to their views about art, fantasy, and creativity, or the implementation of their theories. The result is a unique and altogether fascinating perspective on two of the most revered fantasy authors of all time.

A Far-off Country

A Far-off Country
Author: Martha C. Sammons
Publisher: University Press of America
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2000
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780761815877

A Far-Off Country offers a comprehensive introduction to C.S. Lewis' major works of fantasy fiction: The Chronicles of Narnia, The Space Trilogy, and Till We Have Faces. Drawing on Lewis' manuscripts as well as unpublished letters, Sammons provides a detailed background for the novels, including biographical information on Lewis as it pertains to each work. She thoroughly investigates the characters, symbols, and themes of the novels, highlighting the Christian doctrines that are embedded in them in addition to the many Biblical parallels. Sammons also includes numerous references from Lewis' other books, ultimately relating the ideas presented in his written works to his Christian beliefs. Exhaustive in its analysis yet accessible to a wide audience, this book will excite those in search of an insightful guide to Lewis' works.