The Chronicles of Narnia

This article is about the book series. For the film series, see The Chronicles of Narnia (film series). For other uses, see Adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia.
"Narnia" redirects here. For the fantasy world, see Narnia (world). For other uses, see Narnia (disambiguation).

The Chronicles of Narnia
The Chronicles of Narnia boxed set
AuthorC. S. Lewis
IllustratorPauline Baynes
CountryThe United Kingdom
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Published16 October 1950 – 4 September 1956
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Websitewww.narnia.com

The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven portal fantasy novels by British author C. S. Lewis. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes and originally published between 1950 and 1956, the series is set in the fictional realm of Narnia, a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking animals. It narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the Narnian world. Except in The Horse and His Boy, the protagonists are all children from the real world who are magically transported to Narnia, where they are sometimes called upon by the lion Aslan to protect Narnia from evil. The books span the entire history of Narnia, from its creation in The Magician's Nephew to its eventual destruction in The Last Battle.

The Chronicles of Narnia is considered a classic of children's literature and is Lewis's best-selling work, having sold 120 million copies in 47 languages.[1] The series has been adapted for radio, television, the stage, film and video games.

  1. ^ "Narnia coin: Special The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe coin released". BBC Newsround. Retrieved 3 July 2024.