Whether you read these books chronologically (Narnian time): The Magicians Nephew The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe The Horse and His Boy Prince Caspian The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Silver Chair The Last Battle or in the order they were published: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) Prince Caspian (1951) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952) The Silver Chair (1953) The Horse and His Boy (1954) The Magicians Nephew (1955) The Last Battle (1956) is entirely up to you. Beginning at the beginning has always sounded like a good approach to me, hence this first review of the Narnia series. Though written in simple style to be appreciated by young scholars, this book seems to echo with subtle and not so subtle references to the bible. A background check on the late great C. S. Lewis will reveal that he became a theist in 1929, a Christian in 1931, and later was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by the University of St. Andrews in 1946. His belief in the existence of one God, viewed as the creative source of man and the world, who transcends yet is immanent in the world, provides the foundation for the series, especially in this book and the magnificent classic "The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe." (Note: definition courtesy of Merriam-Webster) "The Magician's Nephew" tells of the creation of Narnia by the great and powerful Aslan, and the temptation of a son of Adam, by a deceiver, with an apple from a forbidden tree. This is the story of Digory and Polly, two friends who, upon an accidental meeting with Magician wanna-be Uncle Andrew, find themselves in a head spinning adventure involving other worlds, magical rings, an evil sorceress, a cabby and his horse, talking animals, and a collection of fauns, satyrs, dwarves and naiads. We learn about the first King and Queen of Narnia, a heroic quest, a miraculous cure, and the planting of a tree and a lamp post, both of which we will need to move on with the series. Even though a slim volume, The Magician's Nephew is deceptively deep and compelling. "THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW (CHRONICLES OF NARNIA)" CLICK HERE 48% OFF
just because he was a conservative doesnt meen he wasnt a good writer. I wouldnt invite him to dinner but i'll read his books. Narnia is awsom.
i loved the narnia series. very, very well written, and while intended for younger audiences, i think any one would enjoy them. i'm going to have to read them all again now, thanks for reminding me about them
To be quite honest, the books have always been a huge disappointment to me. I'm probably the only person in the world that HATES them. Love the movies (BBC version moreso than the recent one), but hate the books. My mom got me the box set when I was 8 or 9, and my mom remembers me yelling at her asking her why she got me beginning reading books. I mean, yes they're written down for children, but it's TOO watered down. While the world CS Lewis created is lovely, I can't bare to read the books due to the writing. I've tried several times, but normally I can get through the entire series in a day. There's no pleasure there. I really wish he had written more fiction aimed for adults. I disagree with his nonfiction, which is well written, but I would have enjoyed more adult like Narnia stories.
I have the whole set. I still read them occasionally, but they no longer bring the same joy as when I read them when I was 11, blissfully unaware of the christian allegories rife in the whole set of books. Unfortunately, life and a certain degree of scepticism about (all) religions mean I would probably not choose them for my kids to read even if they are wonderfully crafted books.
The books were a lot of fun when I was younger but they no longer impress me. The world of Narnia isn't properly thought out and there are parts of the book which don't seem to add up because of this... for this reason Tolkein apparently hated the books.
my fondest memories of my late father was him reading the books to us when we were little. did anybody else check to see if their wardrobe went anywhere? i did
hahaha i did, and i remember sleeping in my closet alot the magicians nephew is my favourite one though
