The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis is classic fantasy/allegory. I’ve read each book multiple times and have enjoyed different adaptations of the series in film. This series contains seven fantasy books: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, The Horse and His Boy, The Magician’s Nephew, and The Last Battle. They are full of allegory and I love books with those subtle or sometimes not so subtle hidden meanings. Though written for children, Lewis’s world-building is breath-taking and his characters memorable, whether good or evil. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is probably the best-known in the series but my personal favorites are The Horse and His Boy and The Last Battle.
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels by C. S. Lewis. It is considered a classic of children’s literature and is the author’s best-known work, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages. Written by Lewis, illustrated by Pauline Baynes, and originally published in London between 1950 and 1956, The Chronicles of Narnia has been adapted several times, complete or in part, for radio, television, the stage, and film.
Set in the fictional realm of Narnia, a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts, and talking animals, the series narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of that world. Except in The Horse and His Boy, the protagonists are all children from the real world, magically transported to Narnia, where they are called upon by the lion Aslan to protect Narnia from evil and restore the throne to its rightful line. The books span the entire history of Narnia, from its creation in The Magician’s Nephew to its eventual destruction in The Last Battle.
Still a great read!
They are, Dave.
The Horse and His Boy was my favorite.
Awesome. People have really missed a great story if they didn’t read that one 🙂