A Guide Through Narnia

Author : Martha C. Sammons
Publisher : Regent College Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781573833080
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide Through Narnia written by Martha C. Sammons and published by Regent College Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Devin Brown
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426785550
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inside Narnia written by Devin Brown and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Hans Mohr
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783540660309
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wissen - Prinzip und Ressource written by Hans Mohr and published by Springer. This book was released on 1999-09-17 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In seinem neuen Buch stellt der bekannte Biologe und Erkenntnistheoretiker Prof. Dr. Hans Mohr die Bedeutung des Wissens für die moderne Welt in den Brennpunkt seiner Betrachtungen. Von den Formen des Wissens - das handlungsrelevante und das Verfügungs-Wissen - geht er über auf den Sonderstatus des wissenschaftlichen Wissens und dessen Eigenschaft als Kulturgut und Produktionsfaktor, die Verwandlung von Information in Wissen und Innovation bis hin zu den ethischen, technischen und politischen Dimensionen.

Author : Paul F. Ford
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0060791284
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket Companion to Narnia written by Paul F. Ford and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2005-07-26 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pocket guide is an adventurer's passport to the land of Narnia. From Aslan, the great lion, to Zardeenah, the mysterious lady of the night, this comprehensive and accessible companion contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries covering all the characters, events, places, and themes that Lewis magically wove into his timeless and magical world. This little book will be perfect for the millions of kids and parents who already love the Narnia books and want to go deeper into that world, as well as for those newly drawn to the story by the Narnia movie. The Pocket Companion is a perfect gift book, a natural movie tie-in, and will continue to help readers and fans get closer to the magical world of Narnia for years to come.

Author : Shanna Caughey
Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1935251481
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Revisiting Narnia written by Shanna Caughey and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-06-22 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theologians, psychologists, academics, feminists, and fantasists offer humor, insight, and fresh perspectives on the enchanting and beloved Chronicles of Narnia series. Such contributors as fantasists Sarah Zettel and Lawrence Watt-Evans, children's literature scholar Naomi Wood, and C.S. Lewis scholars Colin Duriez and Joseph Pearce discuss topics such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle Earth's influence on the conception of Narnia, the relevance of allegory for both Christians and non-Christians, the idea of divine providence in Narnia, and Narnia's influence on modern-day witchcraft. Fans of the wildly popular series will revel in the examination of all aspects of C.S. Lewis and his magical Narnia.

Author : Paul F. Ford
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0060791276
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Companion to Narnia, Revised Edition written by Paul F. Ford and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2005-07-05 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Paul Friskney
Publisher : Standard Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780784717738
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sharing the Narnia Experience written by Paul Friskney and published by Standard Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharing the Narnia Experience is a guide to help parents explore C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy hand-in-hand with their children.

Author : Thomas Howard
Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 1681493497
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Narnia and Beyond written by Thomas Howard and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2010-01-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regarded as one of the best authorities on the fiction of C.S. Lewis, Thomas Howard presents in this work brilliant new insights into Lewis' fiction and helps us to see things we may not have seen nor appreciated before. Focusing on Narnia, the space trilogy and Til We Have Faces, Howard explores with remarkable clarity the moral vision in the imaginary world of the master storyteller Lewis.

Author : E. J. Kirk
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060765534
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Wardrobe written by E. J. Kirk and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-10-25 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an illustrated guide to the author, characters, places, magic, and themes of the best-selling classic series.

Author : Colin Duriez
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 9780830832071
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to Narnia written by Colin Duriez and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2004-06-02 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you traveling to Narnia? No matter if this is your first visit to C. S. Lewis's wonderful fantasy world or if you've been there many times, you'll want to bring along this handy companion to the landscape and inhabitants of Narnia, including an A-to-Z guide to characters, places, objects and events. From Narnia expert Colin Duriez you'll learn Duriez also takes up some the sticky questions that you may be left wondering about, such as the destiny of Susan. His book will help you dig deeper into the series and its implications for understanding the Christian life.