Katherine Langrish
From Spare Oom to War Drobe: Travels in Narnia with my nine-year-old self
From Spare Oom to War Drobe: Travels in Narnia with my nine-year-old self
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Katherine Langrish has revisited C. S. Lewis' Seven Chronicles of Narnia to explore what they mean to her today. She analyzes what once enchanted her and asks whether it still has the power to do so, tracing many paths through Lewis' forest of allusions. The Foreword has been written by Brian Sibley, who dramatized the BBC radio adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 07 January 2021
\n Publisher: Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
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In the 1960s, a young girl of nine, deeply captivated by the enchanting world of Narnia, embarked on a creative journey. With a passion fueled by her love for the tales, she penned a collection of short stories, written in vibrant blue ink, adorned with numerous crossings-out and spelling errors. These tales found their place within the pages of an old, hard-cover notebook, spanning from front to back. Some of the stories were accompanied by dramatic, poster-painted scenes, and Katherine even sketched a map of Narnia on the inside back cover.
Today, Katherine Langrish, a celebrated author of children's and young adult literature, has revisited C.S. Lewis' Seven Chronicles of Narnia. Through her book, "From Spare Oom to War Drobe," she delves into the enchantment that once captivated her and ponders if it still holds the same power today. Alongside her nine-year-old self, she embarks on a journey through Lewis' intricate forest of allusions, encompassing Christianity, Plato, fairy tales, myths, legends, medieval romances, renaissance poetry, and even other children's books.
There exist two distinct ways to approach the Narnia stories: one that is informed, rational, and analytical, and another that is passionate, childlike, and heartfelt. As anyone who has experienced the profound impact of falling in love with a book knows, it can be a transformative experience.
To accompany this captivating exploration, Brian Sibley, an award-winning writer and broadcaster, has contributed the Foreword. Sibley's remarkable talent lies in his ability to bring the BBC radio adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia to life, as well as penning the biography "Shadowlands: A Biography of C.S. Lewis." His insights and contributions enrich the reader's journey into the world of Narnia.
\n Weight: 410g\n
Dimension: 135 x 206 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781913657079\n \n
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