Examines the origins and hidden meanings of the characters and plots within C.S. Lewis's Narnia series.

bull; Who led Lewis to create the White Witch? bull; Why did the adventure begin in a wardrobe? bull; Why wasn't Aslan in the stories at first? What if you found another world, filled with magical creatures like centaurs, witches and a talking lion, and the door to it was in your own hours? Beginning with the enchanted opening of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis's seven Chronicles of Narnia have delighted readers for generations. Now The Magical Worlds of Narnia explores the medieval lore and ancient myths that inspired Lewis, tracing Narnia's origins to the Bible, the tales of King Arthur, and Lewis's personal history. This essential guide is a passport to one of the most unusual adventures of all time.

Why a wardrobe? Why does Aslan lie on a stone table? What did C.S. Lewis mean by ¿Shadowlands¿? Who and what inspired the White Witch? How did ¿The Lord of the Rings¿ author J.R.R. Tolkien influence Narnia? What if you found another world, filled with magical creatures like centaurs, witches, and a talking lion, and the door to it was in your own house? So begins C.S. Lewis¿s classic book, ¿The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,¿ which, along with its 6 sequels, has delighted readers for generations. This book explores the myths, legends, and history behinds the ¿Narnia¿ series. Discover the medieval lore and ancient myths that inspired Lewis, and trace Narnia¿s origins to the Bible, the tales of King Arthur, and various corners of history. Illustrations.

In the third and final installment in the Sunlit Lands series, the magic of the Sunlit Lands has been reset, but that doesn’t mean all is well. Unrest and discord are growing by the day, and Hanali is positioning himself as ruler of the Sunlit Lands. But, in order for Hanali to seize control, there must be a sacrifice, one that very few are willing to make. Jason, Shula, Baileya, and others must work together to save the lives of those Hanali would sacrifice for his own gain.

All seven Chronicles are bound together in this one magnificent volume with a personal introduction by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis.

C. S. Lewis was a British author, lay theologian, and contemporary of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Aslan, the noble lion, and the royal leaders of Narnia struggle against the magical forces of evil.