Description |
vii, 188 pages ; 23 cm |
Summary |
"The Chronicles of Narnia were influenced by Spenser's The Faerie Queen and Milton's Paradise Lost. Lewis became renowned for studies of both authors. Examines Lewis's echo of each book, and how each conveys similar meanings. Chapters focus on the depiction of evil, female characters, fantastic and symbolic landscapes and settings, and the spiritual concepts important to Lewis"--Provided by publisher. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-181) and index. |
Subject |
Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963. Chronicles of Narnia.
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Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 -- Influence.
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Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599. |
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Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599. Faerie queene.
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Milton, John, 1608-1674 -- Influence.
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Milton, John, 1608-1674. |
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Milton, John, 1608-1674. Paradise lost.
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Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963. Settings.
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Christian literature, English -- History and criticism.
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Christian literature, English. |
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Good and evil in literature.
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Good and evil in literature. |
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Spirituality in literature.
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Spirituality in literature. |
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Christianity in literature.
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Christianity in literature. |
ISBN |
9780786428762 paperback alkaline paper |
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0786428767 paperback alkaline paper |
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