The Narnian : the life and imagination of C.S. Lewis
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Published
San Francisco : HarperSanFrancisco, [2005].
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xxvi, 342 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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LC Subjects
Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography.
Authors, English -- Biography.
Biographies.
Christian biography -- England.
Christian biography.
Christian literature -- History and criticism.
Christian literature, English -- History and criticism.
Christianity and literature -- England -- History -- 20th century.
Christianity and literature -- History.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963 -- Religion.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963. -- Chronicles of Narnia.
Narnia (Imaginary place)
Authors, English -- Biography.
Biographies.
Christian biography -- England.
Christian biography.
Christian literature -- History and criticism.
Christian literature, English -- History and criticism.
Christianity and literature -- England -- History -- 20th century.
Christianity and literature -- History.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963 -- Religion.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963. -- Chronicles of Narnia.
Narnia (Imaginary place)
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Other Subjects
Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography.
Biographies chrétiennes -- Angleterre.
Biographies.
Biography.
Children's nonfiction. -- NZ-WeK
Christian biography -- Great Britain.
Christian literature, English -- History and criticism.
Christianisme et littérature -- Angleterre -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.
Christianity and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Chronicles of Narnia.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963 -- Religion.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963. -- Chronicles of Narnia.
Lewis, Clive S.
Littérature chrétienne anglaise -- Histoire et critique.
Narnia (Imaginary place)
Narnia (Lieu imaginaire)
Écrivains anglais -- 20e siècle -- Biographies.
Biographies chrétiennes -- Angleterre.
Biographies.
Biography.
Children's nonfiction. -- NZ-WeK
Christian biography -- Great Britain.
Christian literature, English -- History and criticism.
Christianisme et littérature -- Angleterre -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.
Christianity and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Chronicles of Narnia.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963 -- Religion.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963.
Lewis, C. S. -- (Clive Staples), -- 1898-1963. -- Chronicles of Narnia.
Lewis, Clive S.
Littérature chrétienne anglaise -- Histoire et critique.
Narnia (Imaginary place)
Narnia (Lieu imaginaire)
Écrivains anglais -- 20e siècle -- Biographies.
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Published
San Francisco : HarperSanFrancisco, [2005].
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
UPC
9780060766900, 99811468839
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"The White Witch, Aslan, fauns and talking beasts, centaurs and epic battles between good and evil -- all these have become a part of our collective imagination through the classic volumes of The Chronicles of Narnia. Over the past half century, children everywhere have escaped into this world and delighted in its wonders and enchantments. Yet what we do know of the man who created Narnia? This biography sheds new light on the making of the original Narnian, C.S. Lewis himself. Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential religious writer of his day. An Oxford don and scholar of medieval literature, he loved to debate philosophy at his local pub, and his wartime broadcasts on the basics of Christian belief made him a celebrity in his native Britain. Yet one of the most intriguing aspects of Clive Staples Lewis remains a mystery. How did this middle-aged Irish bachelor turn to the writing of stories for children -- stories that would become among the most popular and beloved ever written? Alan Jacobs masterfully tells the story of the original Narnian. From Lewis's childhood days in Ireland playing with his brother, Warnie, to his horrific experiences in the trenches during World War I, to his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien (and other members of the "Inklings"), and his remarkable late-life marriage to Joy Davidman, Jacobs traces the events and people that shaped Lewis's philosophy, theology, and fiction. The result is much more than a conventional biography of Lewis: Jacobs tells the story of a profound and extraordinary imagination. For those who grew up with Narnia, or for those just discovering it, The Narnian tells a remarkable tale of a man who knew great loss and great delight, but who knew above all that the world holds far more richness and meaning than the average eye can see."--Publisher's website.
Description
Traces the life of the twentieth-century Christian literary master, drawing on themes from the Narnia series to offer insight into Lewis's experiences, from his works as a medieval scholar to his role as a beloved children's book author.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jacobs, A. (2005). The Narnian: the life and imagination of C.S. Lewis . HarperSanFrancisco.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jacobs, Alan, 1958-. 2005. The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis. HarperSanFrancisco.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jacobs, Alan, 1958-. The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis HarperSanFrancisco, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jacobs, Alan. The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis HarperSanFrancisco, 2005.
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