The Chronicles of Narnia
1955 • 799 pages

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Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battle between good and evil - what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, written in 1919 by C.S. Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia.

For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia has transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece, drawing the reader into a world where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations.

This edition presents all seven books - unabridged - in one impressive volume. The books are presented here according to Lewis's preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. This edition also contains C. S. Lewis's essay "On Three Ways of Writing for Children," in which he explains precisely how the magic of Narnia and the realm of fantasy appeal not only to children but to discerning readers of all ages. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to all readers, even fifty years after the books were first published.
--front flap

Contains:
The Magician's Nephew; [The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL71175W); The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.

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7 primary books

The Chronicles of Narnia (Publication Order)

The Chronicles of Narnia (Publication Order) is a 7-book series with 7 primary works first released in 1950 with contributions by C. S. Lewis.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Prince Caspian
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Silver Chair
The Horse and His Boy

Series

7 primary books

The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronological Order)

The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronological Order) is a 7-book series with 7 primary works first released in 1950 with contributions by C. S. Lewis.

The Magician's Nephew
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Horse and His Boy
Prince Caspian
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

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how not to write for children or about them he understood and probably practiced sex better

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Not bad, the first two books are especially entertaining, but the overt religious message spoils the latest ones

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Truly amazing series, but I think The Space Trilogy is superior.

November 6, 2014

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