The Narnian

The Narnian Synopsis

“The Narnian is thoughtful, intriguing and inspiring-a treasure for Narnia fans, as well as aficionados of fine biography.”-Booklist

The Narnian is unlike other biographies on C. S. Lewis. Author Alan Jacobs seeks a more elusive quarry: an understanding of the way Lewis's experiences, both direct and literary, formed themselves into patterns?themes that then shaped his thought and writings, especially the stories of Narnia.

Jacobs explores the imagination of C.S. Lewis and the themes and life events that contributed to The Chronicles of Narnia. You'll read about:

• Lewis's childhood days in Ireland playing with his brother.
• The horrific experiences of World War I.
• Lewis's friendships with J. R. R. Tolkien and other members of the “Inklings.”
• His marriage to Joy Davidman.
• Other life experiences that shaped Lewis's philosophy, theology, and fiction writing.