The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Narnia
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (754 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592576176 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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. James S. Bell, Jr., owner of Whitestone Communications, has served as the executive editor of Moody Press and the director of religious publishing at Doubleday. He’s the co-author of several books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Bible, Third Edition and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Book of Revelation, among others
Everything you want to know about Narnia … This fun-to-read reference guide goes through each book in Lewis’s bestselling fantasy series, examining characters and events for literary and religious comparison. Includes: explanations of how Lewis’s life experiences influenced the Chronicles; examples of Lewis’s rich use of symbolism and allegory; a breakdown of characters and events; well-researched parallels between the world of Narnia and Christianity, and more.
Bonnie Neely said Great for Christmas gift. The Complete Idiot's Guide to The World of Narnia by James S. Bell Jr. and Cheryl Dunlop is an encyclopedic study of the different aspects of this imaginary and mythic world created by C.S. Lewis. It includes the pertinent facts of Lewis life and what influenced his writing. The book has excellent information about myths and fairy tales and how they relate to Narnia. There is discussion of the morals Lewis is teaching through story. And the characters and their relationships of the humans and the Narnians are explained, as well as the map of this imaginary world. Literary illusions and hidden truths are pointed out. This gui. Midwest Book Review said Engrossing and insightful.. Libraries carrying the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis, whether they be school libraries or public lending libraries, will find THE WORLD OF NARNIA a perfect reader's guide to the settings, characters, and social and religious concepts of Narnia. From the mythos and history behind C.S. Lewis' creating to insights specific to each book in the series, this reader's guide offers up plenty of food for thought which students in particular will find engrossing and insightful.Diane C. DonovanCalifornia Bookwatch. Good for Research C.A.Lutes This is on my shelf as a reference. I am considering writing some pieces for young adults, and so this is on the same shelf as my imaginary creatures dictionary, fairy tale concepts and other such books.
About the AuthorJames S. . Bell, Jr., owner of Whitestone Communications, has served as the executive editor of Moody Press and the director of religious publishing at Doubleday. He’s the co-author of several books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Bible, Third Edition and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Book of Revelation, among others