The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe [Unabridged, Audiobook] [Audio CD]

C. S. Lewis (Author), Michael York (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 14, 2005

In the never-ending war between good and evil, The Chronicles of Narnia set the stage for battles of epic proportions. Some take place in vast fields, where the forces of light and darkness clash. But other battles occur within the small chambers of the heart and are equally decisive.

Journeys to the ends of the world, fantastic creatures, betrayals, heroic deeds, and friendships won and lost -- all come together in an unforgettable world of magic. So open the door and enter a new world.

Performed by Michael York

Enhanced CD: Put this CD in your computer to view a gallery of Pauline Baynes' classic color illustrations, and access Narnia weblinks.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.

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Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales mÁs importantes del siglo veinte y podrÍa decirse que fue el escritor cristiano mÁs influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeÑÓ hasta que se jubilÓ. Sus contribuciones a la crÍtica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantÁstica y teologÍa popular le trajeron fama y aclamaciÓn a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribiÓ mÁs de treinta libros, lo cual le permitiÓ alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aÚn atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada aÑo. Sus mÁs distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las CrÓnicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: HarperFestival; Unabridged edition (June 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060793333
• ISBN-13: 978-0060793333
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,194,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #40 in Books > Books on CD > Authors, A-Z > ( L ) > Lewis, C.S.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice for true character voice readings, October 22, 2005

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S. Parrish "S. Parrish" (Shelby, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
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I teach this novel to fifth graders and loved having an audio rendition of the novel that included a differentiation of the readers voice to indicate the character speaking. Highly recommend this audio cd.

4.0 out of 5 stars If you like this story, buy it, as the audio production is top notch!, October 20, 2008

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G. Guthrie "fiction book collector" (columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This is my least favorite of the Narnia stories, and always has been. Either it's because I read this one first, and have read it more times than the others, or it's because I just generally find the others to be more fascinating. Either way, I listened to it as I am going through all the Narnia stories in audio form, for yet another reread of these stories that I have been reading since grade school.

This story is a fantasy take on the resurrection of Christ. The Christ like figure is the lion Aslan, and the son of the creator (emperor) of Narnia. 4 children from England during WWII find their way into this fantasy land by a wardrobe that exists in their uncle's house. The children are humans and Narnia is a land of fairy creatures and talking animals. But the children are here by Aslan, and they are to save his creation.

The voice acting on this story was excellent, one of the best I've heard. The actor must of has 20 different voices for all the characters. So this was a very good production of the story in audio form.

0 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing product due to faulty packaging, January 9, 2007

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Sandra L. Fox - See all my reviews
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After two attempts to order and receive an audio version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, I am still without this product which I had purchased for my daughter for Christmas.
Even though I am hopeful that Amazon will be able to locate the source of the faulty packaging, my purchase will not be replaced. I will have to take my business elsewhere for this product. Needless to say, I am disappointed.
S. Fox