The Chronicles of Narnia present the adventures of children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the fictional realm of Narnia, a place where animals talk, magic is common, and good battles evil.
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA RADIO THEATRE BARNES AND NOBLE SERIES
In addition to numerous traditional Christian themes, the series borrows characters and ideas from Greek and Roman mythology, as well as from traditional British and Irish fairy tales.
Written by Lewis between 19, The Chronicles of Narnia have been adapted several times, complete or in part, for radio, television, stage, and cinema. It is considered a classic of children's literature and is the author's best-known work, having sold over 120 million copies in 41 languages. The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by C. » Add other authors (35 possible) Author name Overall, it's still a classic, that's worth time and taking in slowly as Narnia is a great place to revisit from time to time. Narrators do their best to keep listeners engaged, especially Derek Jacobi and Patrick Stewart, but despite their efforts by The Last Battle it becomes a bit of a drag. I felt like each next story is a bit less interesting and seemed longer and more mundane than necessary. Also, their structure and frequent Deus ex machina resolutions are more annoying when reread in adulthood. Maybe the connection they make with the real world and the author's views that are not very compatible with XXI century sensitivity makes them age more visibly than typically fantasy books of that time (e.g. Unfortunately, further books lose some of their charm I remembered from my childhood.
Children are much more complex and their relationships more interesting than any adult portrayed in these stories which I find so perfectly suitable. They are far from perfect, sometimes can be mean and aggressive, and even though they can't explain or name all the feelings they go through, eventually learn and grow to overcome their flaws. I was impressed by the way the author writes children characters, especially in The Magician's Nephew. Getting all 7 Narnia books at this price quite a bargain! This book alone is worth one Audible credit. Not only it is beautifully written but also flawlessly delivered by Kenneth Branagh, whose voice adds another dimension to the great cast of characters. It starts with a blast! The Magician's Nephew is by far the best story of the collection, I enjoyed it tremendously.
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