Name: The Magician's Nephew
Author: Clive Staples Lewis
ISBN: 9780007202270

The Magician's Nephew

Clive Staples Lewis

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Author Description

For the first time, an edition of Lewis's classic fantasy fiction packaged specifically for adults. Complementing the look of the author's non-fiction books, and anticipating the forthcoming Narnia feature films, this edition contains an exclusive "P.S." section about the history of the book, plus a sample chapter from its sequel.Written after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe but designed by C.S.Lewis to be read first, this enchanting prequel - with its story of time travel, sorcery and magic rings - is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn the backstory to the biggest movie release of the year. Hurled back in time to the birth of a new world, two young friends get caught in the epic struggle between Aslan and his nemesis the White Witch.On 9 December 2005, Andrew (Shrek) Adamson's live-action film adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be released by Disney, and it is already being hailed as the biggest film franchise of all time, guaranteed to appeal to adults and children across the globe. The second film is already in development.Sporting breathtaking new photographic covers, these new adult editions of the seven Chronicles of Narnia now give everyone an opportunity to experience the adventures in their original form. Re-live your childhood fantasies or discover for the first time what everyone will be talking about by Christmas and savour some of the best-loved stories ever written.

Menrva's Summary

THE PULSE

Two children are thrust into a dangerous experiment involving magical rings that transports them to the dawn of a new world and into the path of an ancient evil. Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer find themselves caught in the machinations of Digory's uncle, an amateur magician whose reckless curiosity triggers a series of interdimensional events. As they navigate the Wood between the Worlds and witness the creation of Narnia, they must contend with the awakening of the White Witch, Jadis, whose presence threatens the nascent realm. The narrative unfolds through a third-person perspective, balancing the wonder of cosmic creation with the moral weight of the children's choices.

INSIDE THE PAGES

Exploration of the origins of the Narnian world and the White Witch
Use of magical rings as a mechanism for interdimensional travel
Introduction of Aslan as the creator figure and moral anchor
Themes of temptation, curiosity, and the consequences of power
Contrast between the mundane setting of Victorian London and the mythic landscape of Narnia
Incorporation of mythological and allegorical elements
Pacing that shifts from domestic mystery to epic fantasy scope
Focus on the development of the protagonist's character through ethical dilemmas

THE COLLECTIVE ECHO

This work is widely regarded as a foundational text within the fantasy genre, serving as the essential prologue to the broader Narnia cycle. Readers and critics frequently note the shift in tone from the later books, highlighting the creation myth elements and the darker, more complex origins of the series' primary antagonist. The narrative is often praised for its ability to balance whimsical world-building with serious moral inquiries regarding the nature of magic and responsibility. Its status as a prequel allows for a unique reading experience that deepens the understanding of the subsequent chronicles, cementing its place as a staple of classic literature.

Page Count:
256

Publication Date:
2005-01-01

Publisher:
HarperCollins

ISBN-10:
000720227X

ISBN-13:
9780007202270

Adventure

Fantasy

Social Themes

Fiction

Friendship

classic

Childrens Fantasy