{"product_id":"9780061448720","title":"The Narnian : The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Narnian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Alan Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA journey into the imagination of C.S. Lewis explores the themes and life events that contributed to The Chronicles of Narnia, the most enduring classics of children’s literature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC.S. Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the 20th century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. Yet among his poetry, literary history and criticism, novels and Christian apologetics stands a unique, delightfully imaginative children’s series called The Chronicles of Narnia, which have become enduring classics. Alan Jacobs takes this imaginary world of Narnia and uses the themes and stories found within to explore the imaginative life of C.S. Lewis. Not just a conventional, straightforward biography of Lewis, Jacobs instead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“It is hard to imagine a more insightful and even-handed treatment of the life and work of Lewis.”\u003cbr\u003e“A book about Lewis that will fascinate even those readers who think they aren’t interested in reading about him.”\u003cbr\u003e“An erudite and welcome addition to the C. S. Lewis canon.”\u003cbr\u003e“The most influential Christian apologist of the last hundred years has found a worthy biographer.”\u003cbr\u003e“This is the book on Lewis we’ve all been waiting for: probing, generous, lyrical and entertaining.”\u003cbr\u003e“An amiable, uncluttered biography...”\u003cbr\u003e“...[B]est appreciated by the Narnia enthusiasts seeking to learn more about the man behind the stories.”\u003cbr\u003e“[Jacobs] provides excellent context by explaining authors and literature that influenced Lewis…his matter-of-fact approach is welcome.”\u003cbr\u003e“The Narnian is thoughtful, intriguing and inspiring—a treasure for Narnia fans, as well as aficionados of fine biography.”\u003cbr\u003e“Jacobs has written[...]not only a portrait of a dazzling writer but also a defense of Lewis as a seeker and thinker...”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780061448720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41056972603598,"sku":"9780061448720","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780061448720_85577843-8b74-4b41-9172-cb4e27a051d5.jpg?v=1652155755","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780061448720","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}