Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and
epic battles 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 1949 by Clive Staples 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 have
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 land 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''
preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the
original artist, Pauline Baynes. Deceptively simple and direct, The
Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures,
characters, and truths that speak to readers of all ages, even
fifty years after they were first published.
關於作者:
Clive Staples Lewis 1898-1963 was one of the intellectual
giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential
Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English
literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously
elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at
Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His
major contributions in literary criticism, children''s literature,
fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international
renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him
to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract
thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and
popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of
the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere
Christianity.