To Narnia & Beyond!
Throughout
history, fantasy and fairy tales have been a significant part of life and
culture for both the young and old. Of these stories that captivate and inspire
readers of all ages, The Chronicles of Narnia have been one of the
most monumental of them all. This collection of seven children’s stories is an inspirational
tale about friends and family and the battle between good and evil.
The first book of The Chronicles of Narnia was originally published in 1955. Although the The Magician's Nephew was the sixth book written, it is actually the first book of the series. The fictional order of the stories does not correspond to the chronology of their composition or publication. However, author C. S. Lewis provided a suggested order for reading the stories to get the greatest comprehensive experience. The seven books depict how Aslan the Lion, son of the Emperor-beyond-the-Sea, develops Narnia and later sacrifices himself to rescue it from evil. Throughout the chronicles, the main characters struggle with the difficulty of saving Narnia from a bleak reign of malevolent power. Though the chronicles are fictional, it is clear that Lewis had a heavy theological influence in writing the series, as the story parallels that of the Christian gospel. Yet his timeless tales of Narnia can be appreciated by anyone no matter what age or religious affiliation.
The first book of The Chronicles of Narnia was originally published in 1955. Although the The Magician's Nephew was the sixth book written, it is actually the first book of the series. The fictional order of the stories does not correspond to the chronology of their composition or publication. However, author C. S. Lewis provided a suggested order for reading the stories to get the greatest comprehensive experience. The seven books depict how Aslan the Lion, son of the Emperor-beyond-the-Sea, develops Narnia and later sacrifices himself to rescue it from evil. Throughout the chronicles, the main characters struggle with the difficulty of saving Narnia from a bleak reign of malevolent power. Though the chronicles are fictional, it is clear that Lewis had a heavy theological influence in writing the series, as the story parallels that of the Christian gospel. Yet his timeless tales of Narnia can be appreciated by anyone no matter what age or religious affiliation.
Media Adaptions
Children's books:
Pauline Baynes has written several adaptations from "The Chronicles of Narnia" series into new books for children, with her own illustrations.
Theater:
Narnia the Musical was first produced in New York City at St. Stephens Church, September 29, 1986. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was first produced in December 1986 at the Lifeline Theater in Chicago, IL.
Television:
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe animated series aired on CBS-TV on April 1-2, 1979. The Chronicles of Narnia aired on PBS-TV, 1989.
Film:
In 2005, Andrew Adamson directed The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe as a motion picture by Buena Vista. Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was released in 2008 by Disney and Walden Media. The film adaption The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was released by Fox-Walden in 2010.
Pauline Baynes has written several adaptations from "The Chronicles of Narnia" series into new books for children, with her own illustrations.
Theater:
Narnia the Musical was first produced in New York City at St. Stephens Church, September 29, 1986. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was first produced in December 1986 at the Lifeline Theater in Chicago, IL.
Television:
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe animated series aired on CBS-TV on April 1-2, 1979. The Chronicles of Narnia aired on PBS-TV, 1989.
Film:
In 2005, Andrew Adamson directed The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe as a motion picture by Buena Vista. Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was released in 2008 by Disney and Walden Media. The film adaption The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was released by Fox-Walden in 2010.