The world of NarniaThe Narnian books were part of my classics cycle. Although a very childish book, it is still considered one of the main (classical) fantasy works. I happen to be the owner of all seven books and I'm not too sure how to take that.
I started to read the thing with great expectations. The movie was pretty good and I figured the book must be so much more... wrong. What you see is what you get. The books are so little! Approx 150-200 pages... that's not a book, that's a story! Also, the stress is mainly on activities not thoughts, so it's not too insightful.
Lewis's approach to literature was that fantasy is a perfect way to teach children how to tell the difference between good and evil. And this is what is done here, in a way that's understandable to a 5-year-old. There are choices to make and by disobeying the higher power, you get punished. The good in this series is Aslan, God in our world. He is not a tame lion but one who is capable of judging (and whose opinion is respected, more than that - worshipped) and who knows, you know.
Book 1: The Magician's Nephew.
The world of Narnia is created. Some animals get the ability of speech. The first king and queen of Narnia are appointed. The rivers, hills, trees, et cetera are grown. The White Witch is released into this world and she goes to gather strength. The 'magician' who was after whatever selfish cause got his pay et cetera. Fairly predictable.
Book 2: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
The country of NarniaBook 3: The Horse and His Boy
Book 4: Prince Caspian
Book 5: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Book 6: The Silver Chair
Book 7: The Last Battle
To be continued...
