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The Lion's World: A Journey into the Heart of Narnia
Fynn
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Description for The Lion's World: A Journey into the Heart of Narnia
Paperback. A compelling account of the Narnia novels, unlocking their Christian symbolism and exploring the moral and spiritual wisdom that C. S. Lewis intended to convey. Answers contemporary critics of Lewis (such as Philip Pullman) over charges of sexism, violence and racial stereotyping. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 176 x 14. Weight in Grams: 196.
Following the appearance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950, C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted children and adults alike for over half a century. In The Lion's World, Rowan Williams explores the moral landscape of all seven novels in the series, and offers an astute guide to their spiritual subtext. He draws on significant aspects of their author's life and thought, and on key themes in his other novels, painting a richly textured picture of his aims and achievements. At the same time, Williams gently but firmly rebuts those critics who have charged Lewis ... Read more
Following the appearance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950, C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted children and adults alike for over half a century. In The Lion's World, Rowan Williams explores the moral landscape of all seven novels in the series, and offers an astute guide to their spiritual subtext. He draws on significant aspects of their author's life and thought, and on key themes in his other novels, painting a richly textured picture of his aims and achievements. At the same time, Williams gently but firmly rebuts those critics who have charged Lewis ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Spck
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
195g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780281068951
SKU
V9780281068951
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About Fynn
Rowan Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, PC, FBA, FRSL, FLSW, is a world renowned theological writer, teacher, and poet. He was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury (2002–2012) before becoming Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge (2012-2020). His most recent books include A Century of Poetry (2022), Collected Poems (2021), Luminaries (2019), Being Human (2018), God With Us (2017), Being Disciples (2016) ... Read more
Reviews for The Lion's World: A Journey into the Heart of Narnia
Williams provides a thoughtful and sympathetic analysis of Lewis’s imaginative vision, expressed in graceful, often striking prose. Drawing on a broad learning and profound knowledge of Lewis’s life and works, yet refreshingly open and unpretentious ... Lewis – and we – are fortunate to have Rowan Williams as interpreter and guide to the depths and subtleties of Lewis’s vision.
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