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Step beyond the wardrobe—discover the stories behind Narnia.
"A real delight, and full of illumination." —Rowan Williams, author, The Lion's World: A Journey into the Heart of Narnia
"Crammed with beguiling, often surprising, insights.”— Brian Sibley, bestselling author of Harry Potter Film Wizardry and The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey Official Movie Guide
What’s really lurking beneath the magic of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? In the first book of this exciting series, Jem Bloomfield invites readers on a captivating and wide-ranging journey through the hidden influences that shaped this beloved classic. From Dante’s epic visions to the enduring charm of The Wind in the Willows, from medieval dream poetry to the sharp satire of Dorothy L. Sayers and a dash of folk horror, Bloomfield uncovers the rich tapestry of stories, myths, and ideas woven into Narnia’s snowy landscape.
Packed with insight, curiosity, and plenty of “wait, really?” moments, this is a joyful deep dive for the devoted—and ever-growing—legions of Narnia fans across North America.
“Jem Bloomfield…[opens up] the rich hinterland of Lewis's wonderful imagination with enthusiasm and an impressively wide familiarity with Lewis's inner world, from the Classics to the school stories of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A real delight, and full of illumination.”
“This is a book that will delight all Narnians.”
“Crammed with beguiling, often surprising, insights.”