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. 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 Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. Lewis's preferred order and each chapter features a chapter opening illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes.Ĭlive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. This edition presents all seven books- The Magician's Nephew The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe The Horse and His Boy Prince Caspian The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Silver Chair and The Last Battle-unabridged. The Chronicles of Narnia has transcended the fantasy genre to become a part of the canon of classic literature. Lewis's essay 'On Three Ways of Writing for Children.'įantastic creatures, heroic deeds, epic battles in the war between good and evil, and unforgettable adventures come together in this world where magic meets reality, which has been enchanting readers of all ages for over sixty years. Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.Īn impressive hardcover volume containing all seven books in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia, graced by black-and-white chapter opening illustrations and featuring an essay by C.

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