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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and 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.

Quick facts about The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

  • Title: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
  • Author: C. S. Lewis
  • First published: 1950
  • Genre: the blitz, fauns, turkish delight
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL71037W

Where to read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe about?

Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch.

Who wrote The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was written by C. S. Lewis.

When was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe published?

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was first published in 1950.

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