The Wisdom of Narnia
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Pauline Baynes was een Engelse illustratrice, bekend om haar kenmerkende stijl die baanbrekende fantasywerken tot leven bracht. Haar nauwgezette en precieze kunstenaarschap kwam vooral tot uiting in haar illustraties voor de geliefde serie "De Kronieken van Narnia". Ze bezat een opmerkelijk talent om de essentie van imaginaire rijken vast te leggen, wat ertoe leidde dat ze door J.R.R. Tolkien zelf werd geselecteerd om zijn verhalen te illustreren. Ondanks dat ze met weinig formele artistieke opleiding begon, ontwikkelde Baynes uitzonderlijke vaardigheden in kaarttekenen en het creëren van gedetailleerde scènes, waardoor lezers diep konden opgaan in fantastische landschappen.






This is the 50th anniversary edition of Tolkien's best-loved short fairy story, originally told to his children in the 1920s and expanded for publication in 1949. Bluff Farmer Giles lives in a land-of-fable England, full of giants and dragons. A reluctant hero like the Brave Little Tailor or Bilbo in The Hobbit , Giles wins a great reputation by firing his blunderbuss at a wandering giant--who retreats not in fear but to avoid this tiresome stinging "insect". One thing leads to another, and despite all his excuses the now famous Giles is called to save his country from the marauding dragon Chrysophylax. He has a legendary anti-dragon sword and a lot of luck, but dragons can be as devious as politicians... Tolkien crammed much sly wit into his little story, plus jokey philological explanations that Giles's amazing adventures are commemorated in Thames Valley placenames like Worminghall and Thame. It's illustrated with nearly 50 line drawings by Paula Baynes: Tolkien loved these, but some look sadly faded here, like fourth-generation photocopies. As a bonus, the anniversary edition includes an introduction telling the story's history, a transcription of the original, unfinished draft, and 23 pages of notes on allusions and names (Chrysophylax means "keeper of gold", which is indeed what dragons do). A pleasant gift book. -- David Langford
Bilbo’s Last Song is considered by many to be Tolkien’s epilogue to his classic work The Lord of the Rings. As Bilbo Baggins takes his final voyage to the Undying Lands, he must say goodbye to Middle-earth. Poignant and lyrical, the song is both a longing to set forth on his ultimate journey and a tender farewell to friends left behind.Pauline Baynes’s jewel-like illustrations lushly depict both this final voyage and scenes from The Hobbit, as Bilbo remembers his first journey while he prepares for his last.
TERRA 1941 - NARNIA 2303 La pacifica Narnia è stata conquistata dagli umani. Folletti, giganti, fauni e ninfe si sono nascosti, insieme agli animali parlanti, nel fitto delle foreste, fra gli alberi amici. Nel mondo degli umani nessuno parla di loro, nessuno vuole ricordare. Ma il giovanissimo Caspian, l'erede al trono, decide di guidare la riscossa del popolo nascosto. Al suo fianco, quattro ragazzi che un tempo erano stati i saggi sovrani dell'antica Narnia. La battaglia è aperta...
Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures and epic battles between good and evil—what more could any reader ask for in one book? The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , written in 1949 by C. S. Lewis, has it all. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed, and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia . For over fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece, drawing the reader into a land where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations. Perfect for gift-giving or to add to your own collection, the signature edition presents all seven books—unabridged—in one magnificent volume. A lavishly illustrated collectible full-color map by the original artist for the series, Pauline Baynes, is included inside. This edition also contains excerpts from Beyond the Wardrobe , the official, indispensable guide to the classic fantasy series and its creator. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters and truths that speak to all readers, even more than fifty years after the books were first published.
Zo erg is de toestand in Narnia nog niet geweest. Als Jill en Eustaas, even onverwacht als altijd, Narnia weer binnenkomen, blijkt er iets vreselijks aan de hand te zijn. De sluwe aap Draaier heeft zijn vriend, de domme ezel Puzzel, een leeuwenhuid aangetrokken, en zegt tegen iedereen dat hij Aslan is. En veel dieren die Aslan nog nooit gezien hebben, geloven hem, zelfs als de bevelen van de namaak-Aslan steeds slechter en wreder worden. Tirian, de koning van Narnia, moet snel handelen, voordat de vrede in het koninkrijk helemaal weg is.
All seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia are now available together in a hardcover volume which includes an essay by C.S. Lewis, On Three Ways of Writing for Children, where he explains precisely how the magic of Narnia first came to life.
Four children help Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts to free Narnia from evil.
Book 2,There are a thousand stories in the land of Narnia, and the first is about to be told in an extraordinary motion picture, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, from Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media. This is the companion book to that movie. Here is a bold and striking contemporary new look for this classic series, designed especially for adult readers! Fifty years ago, C.S. Lewis created a land of wonder and enchantment in The Chronicles of Narnia. Since its first appearance, more than eighty-five million readers worldwide have come to love this definitive fantasy series. Now all seven perennially popular books are available in a brand-new adult trade paperback format. The story describes the never-ending war between good and evil. Narnia is a land frozen in eternal winter; a country waiting to be set free. Four adventurers step through a wardrobe door and into a land enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change and a great sacrifice
The battle of good against evil is fought in the magical world of Narnia, in the most enchanting fantasy novels ever written. This volume brings together the first three books of the timeless fantasy series.New cover and new type treatment!
When Polly vanishes after Uncle Andrew's horrid trick, Digory has no choice but to follow her. Touching the magic rings takes the children into a wood where mysterious pools lead to countless other worlds. This is the doorway to Narnia - a magical land of talking animals and walking trees. But Narnia is under threat from the evil Queen Jadis, and Digory and Polly have to find the magical fruit that alone can save it. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary
A boy and a talking horse share an adventurous and dangerous journey to Narnia to warn of invading barbarians.
Now you can discover the magic of the world of Narnia when you read all seven books in this exciting bind-up. With a film tie-in cover, this book will be a hit with children and adults alike.
A prince fights for his crown Narnia ... where animals talk ... where trees walk ... where a battle is about to begin. A prince denied his rightful throne gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.
The story of a family of miniature people who live in a quiet, out-of-the-way country house and who tried never to be seen by human beings.
Peri Diyarı tehlikeli bir yerdir ve ihtiyatsız ayaklar için pek çok çukur, fazla cüretli olanlar için pek çok zindan barındırır... Peri masallarının dünyası engin, derin ve yüksektir, ve birçok şeyle doludur: Orada her tür hayvan ve kuş; kıyısız denizler, sayısız yıldız; kendisi bir büyü olan güzellik, ve her daim mevcut bir tehlike; kılıç kadar keskin coşku ve hüzün vardır. O diyara girmiş bir insan orayı gördüğü için kendini talihli sayabilir, ama Peri Diyarı'nın zenginliği ve tuhaflığı gezginin dilini bağlar, anlatamaz. Ve orada bulunduğu sürece, çok fazla soru sorması tehlikelidir, çünkü kapılar yüzüne kapanabilir ve anahtarlar kaybolabilir. Yayına Hazırlayan: Evrim Öncül Sanat Yönetmeni: İnci Batuk Kürkçügil Sayfa Düzeni Baskıya Hazırlık: Yeşim Ercan
When evil comes to Narnia, Jill and Eustace help fight the great last battle and Aslan leads his people to a glorious new paradise.
Vier kinderen, Peter, Susan, Edmund en Lucy gaan logeren bij Professor Kirke. Op een regenachtige dag spelen ze verstoppertje in het grote, geheimzinnige huis. Lucy ontdekt een logeerkamer waar een kleerkast staat. Ze doet de kast open en stapt erin. Ze probeert met haar handen de achterwand te voelen...tot haar schrik zit er helemaal geen achterwand in de kast! Ze loopt zomaar een ander land binnen, waar een lantaarnpaal schijnt midden in een sneeuwlandschap. Daar ontmoet Lucy een vriendelijke faun, meneer Tumnus. Ze gaat bij hem op bezoek. Als ze weer terug komt door de kast geloven haar broer en zus niets van haar verhaal. Maar op een dag maken ze precies hetzelfde mee als Lucy. In Narnia is een strijd aan de gang, waar de kinderen bij worden betrokken. Samen met Aslan vechten ze tegen de Witte Heks. Het lijkt erop dat hun avonturen slecht aflopen, maar Aslan is veel machtiger dan iemand had kunnen denken.
To the creatures of Narnia, the children now represent hope. Led by the powerful lion Aslan, the children must defeat the White Witch and free all of Narnia from her icy spell.
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Meer dan 50 jaar geleden creëerde C.S. Lewis een wonderlijke, fantasierijke en betoverende wereld genaamd Narnia. Tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog worden vier kinderen uit Londen naar het huis van een oude professor gestuurd. In dat huis staat een oud kast, waarin talloze jassen hangen... helemaal achterin ligt Narnia. De vier kinderen betreden deze wereld en beleven verrassende avonturen. Narnia, het land waar alles kan gebeuren, bevolkt door Praatbeesten en waar een heks op hen wacht. Twee vrienden, slachtoffer van de kracht van magische ringen, worden in een andere wereld geworpen waar een kwaadaardige heks hen tot haar slaven wil maken. Maar dan verschijnt Aslan en met zijn lied weeft hij de draad van een nieuwe wereld die Narnia zal worden.
Two English children undergo hair-raising adventures as they go on a search and rescue mission for the missing Prince Rilian, who is held captive in the underground kingdom of the Emerald Witch.