Hardcover, 768 pages
Published Oct. 4, 2004 by HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks.
Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battle 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 1919 by C.S. 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 has 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 world 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's preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by …
Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battle 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 1919 by C.S. 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 has 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 world 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's preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. This edition also contains C. S. Lewis's essay "On Three Ways of Writing for Children," in which he explains precisely how the magic of Narnia and the realm of fantasy appeal not only to children but to discerning readers of all ages. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to all readers, even fifty years after the books were first published. --front flap
Contains: 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.
Too bland, blunt and boring in its attempt to sneak a Passion of Christ retelling into a children's book.
I love these books.
There's something so comforting about a re-read, especially in the winter when you're all snuggled up and you have to look up, once again, what turkish delight is.
My favorites are the first (which is The Magician's Nephew and yes, I will die on that hill) and the last; there's something very lovely about seeing the start and end of the magical land that I always find so very charming. Reading them in order and watching time pass is interesting; I'm not sure I can think of another series that has such a clear chronology over such a long time period and yet contains the same characters?
I'm glad I jumped for the audiobook version for this re-read, too--the little musical riffs played between chapters were cute and the narration was excellent.
My mom read these to me, and I know that I'll be reading them to my son!
Adored these books as a child, but was annoyed by their heavy handed religious tone as an adult.
Una buena recopilación de todos los libros que tuve el placer de leer gracias a la edición de lujo que me regalaron mis amigos Jon, Adriano y Kike!!
