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Overview""Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy."" C. S. Lewis fans everywhere know that this famous line leads children and adults alike into the land of Narnia, a place where a wardrobe leads to a fantasy land and beavers become your protectors. What made C. S. Lewis such a renowned children's author? Was it his ability to mold fantasy worlds so complex that it took a series to explain it all? Or was it his love of children's books even as an adult? This book will engage readers as it details the timeless Narnia series, fantasy literature in general, C. S. Lewis's life, and much more. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David BarrattPublisher: Kregel Publications,U.S. Imprint: Kregel Publications,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 19.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 26.70cm Weight: 0.308kg ISBN: 9780825420177ISBN 10: 0825420172 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 01 November 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsThis book takes the reader through the life of Narnia's creator, C.S. Lewis, and how he came to create this amazing world. An engaging biography that offers a glimpse into the life of Lewis and his creation. -- (03/14/2006) A coffee-table paperback that features illustrations from the original series and lots of color and black-and-white photos, including stills from the BBC-TV adaptation of the series that aired in the 1980s. The accompanying text covers Lewis's real and fantasy worlds, his faith and his academic life, and his marriage to Joy Davidman. Includes stills from the movie 'Shadowlands, ' which featured Anthony Hopkins as C.S. Lewis. -- (12/05/2005) This book takes the reader through the life of Narnia's creator, C.S. Lewis, and how he came to create this amazing world. An engaging biography that offers a glimpse into the life of Lewis and his creation. -- Christina Lewis KidsBookshelf (03/14/2006) Author InformationDavid Barratt was for many years senior lecturer in English at University College, Chester, where he often taught courses and wrote articles on children's literature. He has also taught in Pakistan and the United States, often teaching on C. S. Lewis. He grew up with the books of C. S. Lewis, the first found in his father's bookshelves and later reading them as they were published. Barratt is married to a musician and has one daughter, a choreographer in New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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