Into The Wardrobe

[Lucy Fan]

I saw this book at Waldenbooks but didn't have enough money to buy it. :( I skimmed it a little bit. I read a little bit about a woman who grew up with the books. I didn't read much of it and I didn't get to read it for very long. I was wondering what this book is basically about and is it worth getting?

Thanks. :)

[Son of Adam]

The book, as far as I believe, is really a good insight into all the Chronicles of Narnia. I do own it and have read it. As to what it is about.....well, the following is part of a review from amazon.com that captures what I would write were I not so lazy in doing so. :D

"Into the Wardrobe explores the background of Narnia in the life and thought of C.S. Lewis. As should any book of this nature, Dr. Downing begins in Chapter 1 with a biography of Lewis. In Chapter 2 we are introduced to the writing of the Chronicles in the order they were composed. Here Dr. Downing offers a summary of each book and some explanations of their origins, including the lost Lefay fragment that was a potential beginning of The Magician's Nephew.

The last five chapters examine the content of the series categorically. Chapter 3 takes on the "spiritual vision" of the Chronicles. The spirituality of the series is seen through the perspective of Aslan, who is envisioned as "a Numinous Being," "Supremely Good," "Creator," "Co-Sufferer," "Redeemer," "Comfort and Guide" and "Judge." Next, Dr. Downing examines is the morality taught throughout the series through Edmund's failures, technology, and the virtues of honesty, empathy, privacy, and trust.

Chapter 5 looks into the classical and medieval elements found in the Chronicles including hierarchy, chivalry, magic, and astrology. For those who have wondered where Lewis might have gotten the names for his characters, this is described in detail in Chapter 6. The final chapter deals with the literary legacy of the series and grapples with a few of the criticisms that have been made of them and Lewis himself."

That is essentially what the book is about briefly. I hope this helps you. I would urge you to buy it.

[BarbarianKing]

I would like to buy that book. Is is online on amazon? or regular bookstore?

[Ephinie]

Here you go, Barbarianking:

http://www.amazon.com/Into-Wardrobe-Lewis-Narnia-Chronicles/dp/0470248394/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218959813&sr=8-1

[Lucy Fan]

The book, as far as I believe, is really a good insight into all the Chronicles of Narnia. I do own it and have read it. As to what it is about.....well, the following is part of a review from amazon.com that captures what I would write were I not so lazy in doing so. :D

"Into the Wardrobe explores the background of Narnia in the life and thought of C.S. Lewis. As should any book of this nature, Dr. Downing begins in Chapter 1 with a biography of Lewis. In Chapter 2 we are introduced to the writing of the Chronicles in the order they were composed. Here Dr. Downing offers a summary of each book and some explanations of their origins, including the lost Lefay fragment that was a potential beginning of The Magician's Nephew.

The last five chapters examine the content of the series categorically. Chapter 3 takes on the "spiritual vision" of the Chronicles. The spirituality of the series is seen through the perspective of Aslan, who is envisioned as "a Numinous Being," "Supremely Good," "Creator," "Co-Sufferer," "Redeemer," "Comfort and Guide" and "Judge." Next, Dr. Downing examines is the morality taught throughout the series through Edmund's failures, technology, and the virtues of honesty, empathy, privacy, and trust.

Chapter 5 looks into the classical and medieval elements found in the Chronicles including hierarchy, chivalry, magic, and astrology. For those who have wondered where Lewis might have gotten the names for his characters, this is described in detail in Chapter 6. The final chapter deals with the literary legacy of the series and grapples with a few of the criticisms that have been made of them and Lewis himself."

That is essentially what the book is about briefly. I hope this helps you. I would urge you to buy it.

Thank you so much, that helps a lot. Well, currently I can't spend money on myself so it may have to wait until after Christmas. I usually get money from my grandparents for Christmas so maybe part of it can go towards that book. :)

[Xenithar]

I think I saw a copy of it at Deseret Books once. I was thinking about buying it, but I didn't -.-

[Lucy Fan]

I'll have to look up the author, because maybe I can find it at my local used book store. :)