The true story of the author of the classic tale of The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe
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When C.S. Lewis, a mild mannered Professor at Oxford University in the heart of England, sat down to write a story of children, not even his closest friend though it would be a success. The fact that C.S. Lewis was a confirmed bachelor and the friend in question was none other than J.R.R. Tolkien, the much-respected author The Lord Of The Rings, did not bode well.
However, when The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe appeared to print, the reading public of Great Britain, quickly followed by the rest of the world, had other ideas. The magical realm of Narnia was truly captivating and proved to be extremely popular, and to this day, The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe is still an all-time favorite with each new generation of young readers. So enduring is this delightful tale of magic and mystery that even the Hollywood Film Industry has turned to its attention to this remarkable children's classic.
Step beyond the open door before you and enter the world of Narnia. Discover for yourself the origin of this enchanted tale of ice and snow, where only a Lion's roar can herald the coming of spring. Let your imagination restore the wonder of childhoodias the power of Narnia works its eternal magic and the amazing true-life story of C.S. Lewis is revealed.
Editor's Note
Viewers are invited to step inside the enchanting world of C.S. Lewis's much-adored children's book THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE with C.S. LEWIS & THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. The magical place known as Narnia comes colorfully to life as the program explores the biography of the man who invented it. By looking back at Lewis's childhood and learning more about his inner life, fans of the book (which has since inspired a celebrated television series and a major Hollywood film) will learn how the mysterious fantasy tale was born.
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